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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Communication (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Communication (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $12,852 CAD

  • Application fee

    $50 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-February-2024 2024-02-15
Fall-September 15-February-2025 2025-02-15

Overview

Master of Arts in Communication

As a student, you’ll develop a deep and meaningful understanding of the disciplines of communication studies and public relations–the philosophies, the principles and how these apply to scholarly and professional practice.

This is a thesis-based program at Mount Saint Vincent University. It will prepare you to become a highly-educated communications professional or pursue further research as an exceptional scholar and academic.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,845

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,260
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,993
Tuition 1 person $12,852

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.00 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • A four-year degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Relations, Communication or a related field
  • Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional)
  • Language proficiency test
  • An 800-word narrative essay

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
23
listening
23
writing
23
speaking
23
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Students conditionally admitted to a graduate program of study, who have an IELTS score between 6.5 and 6.9 or the equivalent, will be required to successfully complete the Graduate Preparatory Program (GPP)

The GPP consists of an intensive term-long 15 hour/week program offered by the International Education Centre (IEC) and an undergraduate academic course. 

The course is determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee for the student’s intended program of study and indicated on the student’s data form. This course is normally taken concurrently with the IEC program.


Academic background and requirement

Suppose a student has not been enrolled in a post-secondary institution for at least three years. In that case, the applicant may substitute the academic letter of recommendation with a second professional letter of recommendation. 

Also, if a student has not been engaged in relevant employment but has been recently attending a post-secondary institution, the applicant can submit a second academic letter of recommendation instead of a professional letter of recommendation.

To be admitted into the Master of Arts in Communication degree, students must have completed:

  • A 4-year bachelor's degree in a communication-related field (e.g. public relations, communication studies, journalism, marketing communication) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0) in the final two years of study.

Career opportunities

  • Marketing Consultant
  • Marketing Account Executive
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Sales Account Executive
  • Learning and Development Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Journalist
  • Speech Writer
  • Political Campaign Manager
  • Technical Communication Specialist
  • Health Communication Specialist
  • Web Producer
  • Fundraising Manager
  • Lecturer
  • Admissions director
  • Academic advisor

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