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Applying for a Master's degree in Journalism

The recruitment procedure for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Admission to the Journalism Master's program is by competitive examination, open to all holders of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with no age limit at the time of application.

Competition timetable
Opening date for registration on the CEJ platform 12-01-2026 from 10am
 
Closing date for registration 09-02-2026 - 12h
Eligibility tests 25-02-26 - from 10am to 17-03-26 - 12am
Eligibility results for 2026 05-12-2026 from 10am
Orals dates 19/05/26 - 20/05/2026 - 21/05/2026
Admission results for 2026 05-22-2026 from 10am

For the start of the school year in September 2026

This entrance exam will take place in several stages.

  • Registration on the CEJ platform
  • Application form and written eligibility tests are completed online with the following documents:

Step 1 - Registration form

  • Identification ;
  • Transcripts of grades from the Baccalauréat, semesters and/or terms of the first and second post-baccalaureate years and the first semester of the third year;
  • A photo ;
  • An anonymous CV;
  • Competition registration fee: €76

Stage 2 - Written tests for those who have registered

  • An anonymous two- to three-page cover letter explaining why you have chosen to apply to EJCAM's Master of Journalism program.
  • An anonymous* text of 2000 characters written by the student and answering the following question: What kind of journalist would you like to be after completing the training? Describe.


* Failure to anonymise the document/text will result in the application being rejected. Anonymisation is understood to mean the removal of names, surnames, dates of birth, telephone numbers, email addresses, photos, and any other identifying information. No output should be included (web links or QR codes). The use of Artificial Intelligence is prohibited.
 

Step 3 Results

This test will take place remotely. It consists mainly of a motivational interview, during which knowledge of current events and an interest in covering them may be tested.

 

Important

  • The detailed CV lists the courses you have taken since graduating from high school, your experience (professional, associative, abroad, etc.) and mention any publications you may have made in professional media ;
  • The cover letter, two to three pages long, should enable us to understand who you are and what makes you want to become a journalist, your vision of the profession and your career plans, and finally your decision to apply for the Master's degree in Journalism at EJCAM.

Requirements

You have at least a recognised bac + 3 diploma, or you are currently enrolled in L3.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via the dedicated platform.

Rules for the entrance examination

Download the rules for the entrance examination EJCAM'S Master degree programs in journalism

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Admin - In charge of the administrative aspects of the Master of Journalism competition and of initial education (Monday to Friday - 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

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