Professional Writing in Journalism and Publishing
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.
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 is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your ³Ô¹ÏÍø. You can declare your minor 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.