Overview

Exploring the interplay of power and communication, our programmes provides advanced training in core theories and methodologies in communication studies and critically engages contemporary research themes in the discipline.

Careers

Wilfrid Laurier University's Communication Studies graduates have gone on to work in education, public relations and communications. Examples of jobs held by our graduates include:

national social media specialist for a cancer charity

journalist for national newspapers and television

social and digital strategist for an advertising agency

strategic communication

product content copywriter

communication and education manager

magazine editor

professor of communication studies (university and college)

marketing and communications coordinator

concert booker for event planning and talent agency

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies Research Methods

Platform Studies

Sound, Aurality and Power

Mapping Communication Studies

Decolonizing Feminism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

Co-op Option: Jan. 15 (first consideration) or Mar. 30 (both domestic and international applicants)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 32 other Masters in Communication Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (honours) degree or equivalent.

Minimum B+ in your undergraduate major programme of study and a B+ overall for your last two years of study.

Applications are reviewed by the graduate programme committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

15722 CAD / year

≈ 15722 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

≈ 5246 CAD / year

Additional Details

Tuition is per term.

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

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