Overview

Faculty and students grapple with the big questions of communication including those relating to communications policy, the economics of media and constructions of social identity.

We offer tools for thinking about how to live in a complex world characterized by connections and misconnections, by institutions, laws and practices that determine how we use and interface with media, and by technologies that act as platforms for expressions of identities and as objects for policy.

At the Communication MA program from Carleton University we offer a range of courses organized around broad themes and theoretical traditions as well as subject-specific topics of contemporary interest. We also offer specializations in African Studies and Data Science

Career Opportunities

Both programs provide a gateway to a wide variety of career choices. Our alumni hold key positions in media industries, strategic communications, policy, regulation and public affairs, and with cultural agencies and NGOs. Many of our PhD graduates hold positions as university professors across Canada and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civic Media

Persuasion

Communication, Technology, Society

Communication, Culture, Regulation

Communication and Racialization

Audiences, Consumption, Reception

History, Time, Memory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 32 other Masters in Communication Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need at least a BA (Honours) in communication, or a related discipline, with at least a B+ or equivalent.

Applicants may need to take designated undergrad courses in Communication Studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24427 CAD / year

≈ 24427 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10061 CAD / year

≈ 10061 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8317 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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