Professional Writing in Journalism and Publishing

Minor

Planning a career in journalism or communications? Explore the world of professional writing and get a head-start on your career. Learn about the rapidly-evolving media world. Work in an environment of market-ready guidelines and deadlines. Develop professional skills that will prepare you for work in media and communications.

Quick facts

Program options:: Minor
Study options:: Full-time study, Part-time study
Program delivery:: On-campus
Dynamic learning:: Co-op optional

Careers

Communications and marketing professional
Editor
Freelance writer
Journalist
Multimedia producer
Publicist
Publisher
Social media consultant
Technical writer

Sample courses

Journalism - WRIT 215
Digital Publishing - WRIT 306
Advanced Journalism - WRIT 315
Magazine Publishing - WRIT 322
The Writing Business - WRIT 440

Admission

This program can be added to your primary degree as a minor, enabling you to broaden your studies.

Declare your minor program after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.

Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.

English language proficiency

You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

Learn about UVic's English language requirement.