📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Graduate Diploma in Visual Journalism at Concordia University Montreal

The Graduate Diploma in Visual Journalism, starting in June and ending in April, gives you the skills required to tell impactful stories through still photography and video. The digital media landscape now makes it possible for individuals to shoot, edit, and write their own stories in a visually based multimedia practice. Our program educates students to think critically and aesthetically. Under the guidance of our faculty, many of whom are working photojournalists, you will explore various forms of visual journalism including daily news photography, documentary and studio photography. Our courses provide a foundation in the theoretical and analytical dimensions of journalism. The program offers various internships and opportunities to connect with working journalists, all with an eye to offering real opportunities in the working world of visual journalism. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Journalism Courses

JOUR 500 Critical Approaches to Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 501 Research Methods for Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 502 Introduction to Reporting (3 credits)
JOUR 503 Introduction to Visual Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 504 Intermediate Reporting (3 credits)
JOUR 505 Advanced Reporting (3 credits)
JOUR 507 Basics of Digital Imaging (3 credits)
JOUR 508 Research Project (3 credits)
JOUR 510 Web Editing and Page Design (3 credits)
JOUR 511 Introduction to Multimedia (3 credits)
JOUR 513 Journalism Ethics and the Law (3 credits)
JOUR 521 Visual Story-Telling (3 credits)
JOUR 523 News and Feature Photography (3 credits)
JOUR 527 Elements of Lighting for Visual Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 528 The Digital Magazine (3 credits)
JOUR 530 Advanced Radio News (3 credits)
JOUR 531 Visual Journalism Photo Editing (3 credits)
JOUR 532 Documentary Video and Radio (3 credits)
JOUR 535 Documentary and Photographic Series (3 credits)
JOUR 536 Advanced Video Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 537 Visual Journalism Portfolio (3 credits)
JOUR 542 International Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 566 Photojournalism (3 credits)
JOUR 601 Critical Approaches to Journalistic Thought (3 credits)
JOUR 603 Political Economy of Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 604 Research Methods for Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 605 Digital Innovation in Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 610 International Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 620 Journalism Ethics and the Law (3 credits)
JOUR 630 Mediating Diversity through Audio Story-telling (3 credits)
JOUR 640 Textual Approaches to Journalism (3 credits)
JOUR 642 Special Topics in Journalism Studies (3 credits)
JOUR 645 Directed Study (3 credits)
JOUR 650 Journalism Readings and Proposal (6 credits)
JOUR 684 Essay I (9 credits)
JOUR 685 Essay II (9 credits)
JOUR 691 Thesis (24 credits)
JOUR 693 Research-Creation Thesis (24 credits)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

24,390 CAD per year

24,390 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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