About Journalism - University Of Regina (pre-professional Transfer) in University of Lethbridge
Program Description
Journalism is about documenting stories of our time. It is the activity of collecting, critically assessing and presenting news, in written or broadcast form. Journalism students learn about the ethical and legal issues surrounding daily news, while developing their critical thinking and investigative reporting skills.
The University of Lethbridge offers a pre-professional transfer program in journalism. The program helps to prepare students to apply for admission to a number of professional programs offered at other institutions and journalism at the University of Regina is one of these programs. Students can gain the courses and experience to apply to journalism by pursing a Bachelor of Arts at uLethbridge with a major of the student's choice. The following majors may be of particular interest:
- economics
- english
- history
- political science
- sociology
Admission to the U of R journalism program is by quota and is competitive. Students may apply to journalism after completing 20 courses, however students may have to complete 30 courses or their degree to be competitive. It is strongly recommended that applicants be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Possible Careers
- Newspaper journalist
- Writer
- Broadcast journalist
- Editorial assistant
- Magazine journalist
- Advertising copywriter
- Press sub-editor
- Publishing copy-editor
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL : minimum total score of 80,
- PTE : Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
University of Lethbridge Ranking
University of Lethbridge has been ranked:
- #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
- Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
- 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
- One of the top three research universities in Canada.
- #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
- #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
- #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.
University of Lethbridge Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Cost of attendance |
32426 CAD |
Endowment |
73M CAD |
University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.
Expenses |
Amount |
Tuition |
17,526 CAD |
Beneath are the estimates representing minimum living expenses and don’t include your tuition costs |
Rent and utilities |
550 - 1,200 CAD |
Food |
300 – 500 CAD |
Personal expenses |
300 – 500 CAD |
University services fee |
1700 CAD |
Books |
1200 CAD |
Total |
32426 CAD |
The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.
University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.
Test |
Minimum Requirement for Undergraduates |
Minimum Requirement for Graduates |
TOEFL |
IBT - 80 or above (min. 16 in each section, 18 in writing) |
IBT – 86 |
PTE |
Overall score: 54 or above |
Overall score: 63 or above |
IELTS |
6.0 or above (min. 6.0 in each section) |
6.5 (min. 6.0 in each section) |
CAEL |
Overall score: 60 or above |
Overall score: 70 or above |
CAE |
Grade C or above |
- |
CPE |
Grade C or above |
University of Lethbridge Application process
How to apply
Application portal: Online
Application portal: 140 CAD
Application deadline:
Common Admission Deadlines |
Dates |
Fall |
September – December |
Spring |
January- April |
Summer |
May-August |
Supporting documents:
- Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- ACT or SAT score
- English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
- Transcripts
- Three letter of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- GMAT scores if applicable
- interview
- letter of intent
- English proficiency