The Master of Journalism (MJ) at UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is a full-time, intensive boutique program spanning 20 months, designed to develop both professional and academic expertise for careers across all media. Students receive hands-on, cross-platform training in print, digital, audio, and video journalism, social media analytics, investigative reporting, and critical news analysis. The program includes a mandatory summer internship and emphasizes both academic specialization and applied journalism practice, encouraging students to pursue subject specializations (such as science, political science, arts, or international relations) relevant to their interests. Small class sizes and a one-on-one teaching approach facilitate close mentorship with esteemed faculty and industry professionals. The curriculum covers Integrated Journalism, Media Ethics and Leadership, Journalism Practice and Standards, Media Law, Feature Writing, and allows for journalism-focused research projects or academic theses.