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CapU's Bachelor of Communication Studies program merges academic theory with hands-on learning through a project-focused curriculum covering diverse strategic communication fields.
A solid communications foundation is essential for entering today's workforce. CapU alumni in communications can be found in municipal governments, charitable organizations, and leading corporations.
Throughout the program, students develop critical perspectives on media, communication, and culture while gaining practical abilities in writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Tailor your education by selecting courses from the full range of communication disciplines.
Launch your professional journey in the dynamic communications industry. Reach out to discover how this program can help you achieve your goals.
Program competencies
Recognize, analyze, and implement key communication theories and frameworks.
Evaluate and articulate the evolution of communication channels, methods, and sectors.
Develop critical media analysis skills as both creators and audiences of communication content.
Utilize fundamental research techniques for communication and media projects.
Examine how different groups approach and participate in communication processes.
Emergency and risk messaging
Canadian cultural communication
Legal aspects of communication
Event coordination
Public interest communication
Government and public affairs communication
Digital platform strategies
High school graduation
English Studies 12 (C+) or English 12 (C+) or English First Peoples 12 (C+)
For students with previous post-secondary experience, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.33) or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.