Communication Studies

Does the role of mass media in society intrigue you? Are you interested in the way that issues in society and culture are talked about in public? Communication Studies explores a wide range of interests in media analysis, critique and creation of media and popular culture. Central to this program is the integration of knowledge from the humanities and liberal arts, the social sciences, and media practice.

BA Specialization in Communication Studies — 60 credits

Designed for students who want to specialize in the field. It provides training in a variety of media and an in-depth understanding of communicative processes.

BA Major in Communication Studies — 42 credits

Designed for students who want to combine Communication Studies with a Major or Minor in another area.

See Program-Specific Admission Requirements – In addition to the general admission requirements, this program have extra program-specific requirements. These additional requirements must be arranged with the departments to which you are applying.

See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements.

Sample courses include:

Communication Theory, Communication Media: Intermedia, Communication Analysis of Environment, Media Policy in Canada, Youth and Media, Race, Ethnicity and Media, Perspectives on the Information Society

Admission Requirements

Communication Studies (BA - Specialization/Major) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.