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Carleton University
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
Carleton University
Course Overview
Carleton University's Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) is delivered by the School of Journalism and Communication — Canada's oldest and most respected journalism school, in the national capital, Ottawa. The four-year professional degree combines hands-on reporting across print, broadcast, digital, and data journalism with a strong liberal-arts foundation and a required minor. Carleton's location in Ottawa places students next to Parliament Hill, the Press Gallery, and the headquarters of national broadcasters and news organisations, with embedded internships and a working newsroom.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants with an interest in media, writing, and current affairs choose Carleton for the most established journalism credential in Canada and the practical newsroom training. An English-medium school qualification typically supports an IELTS waiver via an MOI letter. Graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP, up to 3 years), opening Canadian media, communications, and digital-content roles and a recognised route toward permanent residence. Returnees route into journalism, digital media, and corporate-communications roles at the leading Sri Lankan media houses, Dialog Axiata, John Keells, the UN agencies' communications teams, and the major Colombo PR and content agencies.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream) with competitive grades; or Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels at strong passing grades.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28-30 points.
- check_circle A supplementary written submission / questionnaire is part of the journalism admission assessment.
- check_circle Personal statement; strong English-language writing is essential.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) — typical for the journalism program.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 86 Overall with component minimums.
- check_circle Waived where your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, international) | CAD 34,000 | Rs. 7,990,000 |
| Living Expenses in Ottawa (12 months) | CAD 17,000 | Rs. 3,995,000 |
| Study Permit, Insurance & Books | CAD 2,800 | Rs. 658,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 53,800 | Rs. 12,643,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP, up to 3 years), a recognised pathway toward Canadian permanent residence. Carleton journalism graduates move into reporting, digital media, broadcasting, and communications roles with national news organisations, government, and agencies. Sri Lankan returnees route into journalism, digital media, and corporate-communications roles at leading Sri Lankan media houses, Dialog Axiata, John Keells, UN agency communications teams, and Colombo PR and content agencies.
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