About the department
Our Communication Studies program helps you succeed in a rapidly evolving media landscape by offering a unique blend of critical theory and practical media training.
Our faculty consists of experienced theorists and practitioners who provide hands-on learning in well-equipped facilities. With career-ready skills and industry connections, you'll be ready to make a difference in your chosen field.
Making Media Futures: Theory in Practice
We offer one of the most prestigious and competitive communication studies programs in North America. We contribute to knowledge in areas such as environmental media, feminist studies, cultural studies, participatory research, platform studies and more. Through interdisciplinary training in communication theory and media practice, you will acquire cutting-edge skills and critical frameworks for success.
We're artists, media makers and scholars
Our 19 full-time faculty bring a diverse range of expertise to our department in fields such as:
- Feminist media studies
- Environmental media
- Expanded cinema
- Augmented documentary
- Virtual reality
- Discourse analysis
- Gaming
- Installations
- Science and technology studies
- Digital justice
- Algorithmic media
- LGBTQIA2S studies
What you'll learn
We're here to help you unlock your creative potential in an academic setting. You will gain analytical skills and develop expertise in podcasting, sound design, augmented reality, installation, VR and more.
By accessing state-of-the-art film and audio studios in small classes, you will enhance your creative explorations.
Our graduate students in our Diploma, MA and PhD programs work closely with faculty who have established careers and networks around the world.
The experience
We're here to help you explore and innovate.
Our department is located in the Communication Studies and Journalism Building of Concordia University's Loyola Campus in Montreal, with state-of-the-art specialized facilities, cutting-edge technology, and teaching and research spaces, providing students with practical and theoretical expertise.
Meet Oscar-nominated production designer Patrice Vermette, BA 23, who conceived the immersive, otherworldly look of the Dune film series.
Craft your potential into a career
Discover the accomplishments of our alumni, who can help illuminate your future career.
