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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 13,209 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,291 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Research Methods
- Contemporary Communication Issues
- Social History Of Communication Technologies
- Communication Ethics
- Public Communication Campaigns: Theories And Applications
- Diversity In The Workplace: Communication Challenges
- Organizational Communication Theories
- Theories And Effects Of The Media
- Health Communication Theories
- Communication Management
- Virtual Work Teams
- Communication, Globalization And Change
- Government Communication
- Risk And Crisis Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- An honours bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline or
- An honours bachelors degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience or
- An honours bachelors 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
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
