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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Communication (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Communication (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $6,198 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Co-op
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-February-2024 2024-02-15

Overview

Master of Arts in Communication

The School of Communication has an international reputation for critical scholarship on urgent social and political problems affecting contemporary societies, locally and globally. 

The programs offer graduate students rigorous training in the critical foundation of communication theory, political economy, policy, the study of culture and media, and technology and data studies. 

Simon Fraser University emphasizes learning through direct engagement, whether through faculty-led projects, media and soundscape laboratories, community collaborations, and participating in ongoing public seminars, public talks, and annual conferences.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,934

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,924
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,736
Tuition 1 person $6,198

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of interest
  • A concise abstract of the research area
  • Samples of scholarly writing/research reports
  • Academic CV
  • References
  • English Language Proficiency test scores
  • Transcripts
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

193
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

  • a bachelor’s degree in Communication or an equivalent degree in a social sciences or humanities program
  • students with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than communication may be required to take up to two additional courses to complete their MA

 

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

 

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

 

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

  • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
  • The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale

Career opportunities

  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Sales and Promotion Account Executive
  • Cultural Event Coordinator
  • Fundraising Specialist
  • Interpreter/Translator
  • Advertising Account Manager
  • Publicist
  • Photo Journalist
  • Communication Assistant
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Production Assistant
  • Blog Writer
  • Political Research Assistant
  • Image Consultant
  • Campaign Organizer
  • Public Relations Coordinator

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