Communications and Public Policy at St. Thomas University explores the connection between communicating with citizens and creating, implementing and evaluating public policy. 

Students in the program will explore the influence of communications in the process of participatory democracy, preparing them to work as communications professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

This program is the only undergraduate major in Communications and Public Policy in Canada. It provides students with a comprehensive education in communications with the added benefit of learning and understanding policy. 

The program’s emphasis on practical experience provides for-credit internships that allow students to build their resumes and professional network.

What Sets STU’s Communications and Public Policy Program Apart?

• This program is the only one of its kind that includes a focus on policy in all four years of study.
• Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate.
• St. Thomas is home to the Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy, which hosts symposiums, conducts forums, and brings distinguished speakers to campus.
• Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.
• Special topics courses in upper years address issues that impact and affect the understanding of communications. Past subjects have included the 2020 US presidential election and Taylor Swift.

You might be interested in studying Communications and Public Policy if…

• You are interested in how governments and organizations work.
• You are interested in learning how organizations communicate effectively.
• You are interested in how effective communication relates to other fields of study that interest you.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency Results
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English

The Bachelor of Arts program is open to high school applicants, transfer applicants, returning students, and adult learners.

China (PRC)
Senior High School Graduation Examination and Chinese National University Entrance Examinations.

India
An average of "satisfactory" 70% on five academic courses on the India Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education/Indian School Certificate (awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - CISCE). 

Year 12 State Board Exams with excellent results will also be considered individually.