Program Overview
The Communication and Culture at Ryerson University 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 and Culture 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: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Culture 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
- [\'Genders, Sexualities and Screens\', \'Cultures of Museums, Archives\', \'Performing Arts and the City\', \'Transnat Id, New Mediations\', \'Globlzn: Mkts, Citizen, Identity\', \'Seminar Social Cultural Theory\', \'Post-Human Cndn: Theory, Polit\', \'City as Cinema\', \'Philosophy, Culture and Values\', "Modernist Lit Circ: Cult\'l Appr", \'Writing the Self, Reading the Life\', \'Theorizing the Sacred\', \'Cultures of Sexuality, Gender\', \'Images of Animals\', \'Global Cultural Flows After 9/11\', \'Topics in Media and Culture\', \'Asian Studies Perspectives\', \'Postcoloniality\', \'Sound Studies\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum of a 4 year degree in a related discipline that provides some familiarity with cultural or social theory: social sciences, humanities, fine arts or related applied program such as media production or communication technology.
- Evidence of a high level of undergraduate-level achievement in writing, and undergraduate training in either research or cultural production
- Demonstrated commitment and potential to develop advanced work in communication and culture
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (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 24 months
