Durham College

Communications or journalism diploma

Royal Roads University

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication

Effective dates

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Object of the agreement

RRU agrees to facilitate the block transfer of students from Durham College with appropriate prerequisite qualifications into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication at RRU. By this agreement, applicants from Durham who meet the requirements outlined below will be eligible for admission to RRU with full block transfer, provided all other entrance criteria are met (per the program admission requirements on the RRU website) and space remains available in the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program.  Entrance to all programs at RRU is on a competitive basis.

Successful completion, with a minimum “B” (3.00/4.33) GPA, of the:

  • Advertising and Marketing Communications Diploma
  • Mass Media/Journalism Diploma
  • Mass Media/Journalism Advanced Diploma
  • PR and Strategic Communications Diploma

Successful completion, with a minimum “B” (3.00/4.33) GPA, of the:

It is recommended but not required that students take one of the following electives, GNED 1201, GNED1212, GNED1213 or GNED1214, with the programs below: 

  • Contemporary Web Design Diploma
  • Graphic Design Advanced Diploma
  • Interactive Media Design Diploma