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Journalism - Broadcast and Electronic Media to Media Studies

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Journalism - Broadcast and Electronic Media

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Media Studies

Transfer credits / courses

38%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 7.50
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students will receive the following 7.5 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 MDST-CUST 1535H - Introduction to Media Studies
  • 1.0 MDST-CUST 2035Y - Media and Society
  • 1.0 CUST-IDST 3032Y - Issues in Global Media
  • 0.5 unassigned Philosophy credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.5 additional credits based on electives chosen:
    • 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part I: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour (for students who have completed GNED 1106)
    • 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations (for students who have completed GNED 1407)
    • 0.5 unassigned Cultural Studies credit at the 1000 level (for students who have completed GNED 1404)
    • 0.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 1000 level (for students who have completed GNED 1411)
    • 0.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 1000 level (for students who have completed GNED 1426)
    • 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level (for students who have completed GNED 1401)

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Durham College's Journalism - Broadcast and Electronic Media program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 12.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Media Studies degree: 

  • ​0.5 MDST 1010H - The Digital World
  • 1.0 Media Studies credit at the 4000 level
  • 6.0 additional credits from the Media Studies course list
  • 5.0 additional credits, including at least 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List

*NOTE: Media Studies and elective credits without specified year levels must include at least 5.0 credits at the 3000 level and above and no more than 2.5 credits at the 1000 level.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

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Last Updated: May 24, 2023