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Communication

University of Ottawa
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ottawa, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Communication at University of Ottawa is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Ottawa, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods
  2. Contemporary Communication Issues
  3. Social History Of Communication Technologies
  4. Communication Ethics
  5. Public Communication Campaigns: Theories And Applications
  6. Diversity In The Workplace: Communication Challenges
  7. Organizational Communication Theories
  8. Theories And Effects Of The Media
  9. Health Communication Theories
  10. Communication Management
  11. Virtual Work Teams
  12. Communication, Globalization And Change
  13. Government Communication
  14. Risk And Crisis Communication

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline or
  • An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience or
  • An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with FGPS guidelines.
  • All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write proficiently either English or French.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Ottawa 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 University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada

public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months