Communication Studies (BA)

We are one of the most established and respected Communication Studies programs in North America, and are well known for combining creative media production with the study of media theory, criticism and history. We draw from the humanities, social sciences and fine arts in a unique program that has trained many influential media makers.

You will work with a variety of media art forms and you will examine how meaning and ideas are communicated through media in various ways. In the first year you will create projects with sound, video and intermedia, as well as study theory, criticism and history of communications and media. You will be part of an exciting and dynamic team of students. You'll work together for three years, taught by an engaged and dedicated faculty of renowned scholars and artists.

A Bachelor of Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90–120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

Program options

• Major in Communication Studies (42 credits)
• Specialization in Communication Studies (60 credits) – only available as an option after commencing the Major in Communication Studies

Courses

Learn to analyze and critique media and popular culture by integrating an interdisciplinary knowledge from the humanities, fine arts and the social sciences.

This program is only available for Fall admission.

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: 25
  • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
• High School: B-
  • ACT or SAT is NOT required 
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27
• Baccalauréat français: 12
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University Transfers (internal/external): B-

Additional requirements for admission

• Short Essay (uploaded as a single PDF)
• Two academic assessment forms (both emailed directly to Concordia)

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Our programs open up many career paths in the media arts and cultural industries, such as entry-level positions in:

• Film, television, radio, animation, social media
• Publishing and professional writing
• Independent arts organizations (galleries, film co-ops, festivals, arts spaces, etc)
• Media and communications policy consulting/analysis
• Advertising, marketing, design and public relations
• NGOs, eg humanitarian and environmental organizations
• And - advanced studies at the graduate level