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Communication and Media Studies

University of Calgary
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Degree Master of Arts
Deadline Topics may include critical media studies, communication infrastructure, environmental communication issues, media and politics and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requiremen
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

This graduate program offered by the Department of Communication, Media and Film invites students to pursue their academic interests in the critical study of communication and media. We offer a dynamic environment, a community of students from around the world, and a faculty dedicated to fostering a setting where students can reach their full academic potential. We also offer interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous theoretical and methodological grounding, and encourage students to develop unique programs of study that reach beyond the boundaries of traditional academic subjects. Our approach is primarily qualitative, producing research with a tangible impact for diverse communities. Completing this program

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Academic careers; private sector: communication/media/film related companies, companies dependent on digital media, wifi services; public sector: non-profit organizations, government positions dependent on digital communication. A master’s degree in communication and media studies will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education A completed four year baccalaureate degree in Communications Studies, Culture Studies or related field. Work samples Two samples of written work. Documents A statement of research intent (250-500 words) A detailed curriculum vitae Reference letters Two Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

Topics may include critical media studies, communication infrastructure, environmental communication issues, media and politics and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requiremen

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

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  • Application Deadline Topics may include critical media studies, communication infrastructure, environmental communication issues, media and politics and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requiremen
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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