Great stories inform, connect, and inspire. In this degree, offered exclusively at Trent’s Durham Campus in the GTA, you'll learn how to research, write, produce, and share stories across multiple platforms while developing your own creative voice. Combining journalism, creative writing, and digital storytelling, this program prepares you to create work that is compelling, accurate, and relevant in today's rapidly changing media landscape.
- Reporting and storytelling training spanning journalism, creative writing, podcasting, video, digital media, and social media content creation.
- Professional-grade Storytelling Studio, featuring audio, video, and editing facilities that support hands-on multimedia production.
- Small classes led by experienced journalists and award-winning writers, providing close mentorship and industry insight.
- Community-engaged storytelling opportunities that connect students with local stories, organizations, and audiences throughout the Durham region.
- Full-year field placement, Journalism Capstone, and Publishing Workshop, allowing you to graduate with professional experience and a portfolio of published work
Note: Program pending Quality Council and Ministry approval.
Develop expertise in journalism, creative writing, and multimedia storytelling through a hands-on degree that combines professional reporting, creative practice, and a full-year work placement.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U | 70-75% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
- Robert Paehlke Scholarship
- Timothy Findley Creative Writing Prize
- P. K. Page Irwin Prize
- Corus Entertainment Student Prize
- Vanhaverbeke Family Prize in Communication and Journalism
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
This program has equipped me to adapt to the diverse demands of the industry while ensuring that I remain grounded in the core principles of journalism.
- Build a portfolio through reporting projects, multimedia storytelling assignments, creative writing workshops, and community-centred journalism.
- Work directly with professional writers through Trent's Writer-in-Residence program, gaining insight into the craft and business of writing.
- Publish original work through applied courses and student-led publishing initiatives.
- Produce audio, video, digital, and social media stories using industry-standard tools and workflows.
- Build expertise in reporting, interviewing, fact checking, multimedia production, and digital storytelling.
- Develop your creative voice through fiction, creative non-fiction, publishing, and writing workshops.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Complete a full-year fourth-year field placement, gaining hands-on experience with media, communications, publishing, or storytelling-focused organizations.