Program Overview
The Professional Communication at Ryerson University is a MPC programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 16,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Topics in Cross-Cultural Comm
- Media Languages
- Audiences and the Public
- Communication and Legal Issues
- Communication and Technology
- Crisis Communication
- Proposals, Grants, Fundraising
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum B average (or equivalent) in the final half of the program
- Official transcripts for all relevant post-secondary education
- A letter of intent outlining an area of focus and additional qualifications and/or professional experience
- A r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- Two letters of recommendation
- A portfolio containing two examples of the applicant\xc2\x92s written communication. At least one of the portfolio pieces should provide an example of academic writing. For each portfolio piece provide the context for its production and explain why the piece was included.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 16,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 16,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ryerson University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months