Journalism

1) Must meet Langara College general admission requirements:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

2) Must have one of the following:

• Langara English Test (LET) with a minimum level 3;
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) with a minimum 26 on the essay and one of 5 in the English usage, 5 in sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension;
• English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum 70% (see note 2);
• Literary Studies 12 with a minimum 70% (see note 2);
• English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 70% (see note 2);
• A university-level English or communications course for which Langara awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C-" grade; or a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120; or an "S" grade in one of ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.
• TOEFL (Internet-based) with a total score of 95 or higher, and a minimum 22 in Reading, 22 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, and 25 in Writing, OR
• IELTS with a minimum level 7.0, with no band below 6.5.

Note 1: Program courses may have specific prerequisites beyond program admission requirements. This program includes two required English courses that have prerequisite requirements that are higher than the program's minimum admission requirements. Students admitted to this program may need to take one or more additional English courses in order to meet the prerequisite requirements of the English courses required in this program.

Note 2: Applicants who completed BC English 12, BC English Literature 12, or BC English First Peoples 12 prior to September 2019 may use these courses to satisfy this requirement.

Program Requirements

• A minimum 500-word essay on the applicant's goals and objectives, indicating why they want to study journalism and what their career goals are.
• An interview with journalism faculty may be required.

Documents Required for Application Evaluation

(Applicants will not be considered until all documents have been received).

• Completed application for admission form.
• Official transcript(s).
• LET or LPI scores (if applicable).
• The 500-word essay on goals and objectives.

Please refer to the program application dates in the Application Information section.

Program Notes

• Students are strongly encouraged to submit a portfolio of writing, video or audio projects, if they have any. The portfolio should be submitted electronically to the program assistant or Department Chair, using links or apps for video or audio content. Portfolios may be submitted at any time after application until the acceptance deadline.