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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Communication (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Communication (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $19,013 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    2

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01

Overview

Master of Arts - Communication

Carleton University’s master’s degree in communications analyzes critical questions that shape our communication, media, and information flow in today’s complex society.

This program has two pathway options: Research Essay and Thesis.

Capital Advantage

Uniquely positioned in the nation’s capital to give you ready access to key national cultural institutions such as: 

Museum of Civilization, or the Canadian War Museum, to policy players such as the CRTC or the Canadian Association of Internet Providers, to the political communications arena, including members of Parliament, the federal public service, and a large NGO community. 

Every media and cultural industry has an office in Ottawa.  

Fields of Specialization

  • Communication/Information Technologies and Society
  • Communication and Social Relations
  • Communication Policy and Political Economy
  • History of Communication and Media Systems

Faculty Research Highlights

  • Political economy
  • Media history
  • Gender
  • Cultural policy
  • Social media

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$27,907

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,894
Tuition 1 person $19,013

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Letters of Reference (2 required)
  • Statement of Intent (1 required)
  • CV/Resumé (1 required)
  • Writing Sample (1 required)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
20
reading

PTE

60
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

174
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading

If your first language is not English, you can prove your language proficiency by:

  • presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table;
  • showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
  • present official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.


Academic background and requirement

  • The minimum requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A.(Honours) degree or the equivalent, with a standing of B- or better in communication or a related discipline.
  • Related disciplines may include sociology, political science, film studies, and Canadian studies.
  • Applicants without a background in communication studies may be required to take certain designated courses from the undergraduate Communication program in addition to their regular program.
  • Applicants who lack an Honours degree but who have a 3-year degree with honours standing (a minimum B standing overall) may be considered for admission to a qualifying-year program.

Career opportunities

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Technical Writers
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Meeting/Event Planner
  • Media Planner
  • Social Media Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Business Reporter
  • Brand Manager
  • Sales Representative

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