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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts In Communication and Media Studies (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts In Communication and Media Studies (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $8,406 CAD

  • Application fee

    $145 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Fall-September 01-December-2024 2024-12-01

Overview

Master of Arts In Communication and Media Studies

This graduate program offered by the Department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary invites students to pursue their academic interests in the critical study of communication and media

The university also offers interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous theoretical and methodological grounding and encourages students to develop unique programs of study that reach beyond the boundaries of traditional academic subjects.

Its approach is primarily qualitative, producing research with a tangible impact on diverse communities.

Completing this program

  • Core Courses: Topics include interdisciplinary approaches to communication and media studies, communication theory, and research methods.
  • Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
  • Additional Courses: Topics may include critical media studies, communication infrastructure, environmental communication issues, media and politics, and more.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$16,402

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,996
Tuition 1 person $8,406

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of research intent
  • Two samples of written work
  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Two completed Reference Forms.
  • Official transcripts
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

A completed four-year baccalaureate degree in Communications Studies, Culture Studies or a related field.

Iran

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • At least 4 years of study (Bachelor's) - 15/20

 

China (People's Republic of)

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • At least 4 years of study (Bachelor's) - Average of 80%

 

India

Master's Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor's Degree - First Class Division, or 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only). Students with 3 years Bachelor's Degree must also hold a Master's Degree.

Career opportunities

  • Public Relations Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Journalist
  • Speech Writer
  • Campaign Manager
  • Technical Communication Specialist
  • Health Communication Specialist
  • Web Producer
  • Lecturer
  • Admissions director
  • Academic advisor

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