Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,807
(c. USD12,771.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Faculty of Arts' Department of Communication provides multiple graduate options, including an MA in Communication (with thesis or research paper), a coursework-based Master of Communication (MC) with optional co-op, and a PhD in Communication.
Through partnership with the University of Ottawa's Co-op office, select MC students can participate in two paid work terms by applying for the co-op option during admission.
The Department also contributes to the university's collaborative Science, Society and Policy program at the master's level.
The PhD program caters to students with both academic and professional backgrounds, concentrating on two key research areas: media studies and organizational communication. Media studies explores traditional and digital media's content, operations, and broader societal contexts, while organizational communication examines workplace interactions, strategic communication planning across sectors, crisis communication, PR, and organizational technology use.
Graduates will develop these core competencies:
Critically assess foundational theories and concepts in their chosen specialization (media studies or organizational communication).
Navigate diverse epistemological approaches from both Francophone and Anglophone communication scholarship.
Advance academic and professional knowledge through innovative research and practical applications.
Effectively analyze data and present findings to academic, professional, and policy audiences.
Master's programs offer full-time or part-time enrollment in English or French, while the PhD operates bilingually (English-French).
Consistent with university policy, students may complete all coursework, theses, and examinations in either official language.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For an application to be considered, the applicant must:
Hold a master's degree with thesis or research paper in communication, or in a related discipline.
Have obtained a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated according to graduate studies guidelines.
Provide two confidential letters of recommendation.
A minimum TOEFL score of 625 (5 in the written), a minimum score of 107 (24 in the written) in the IBT (Internet Based TOEFL).
A minimum IELTS score of 7 (International English Language Testing System).
An average score of 5 in listening/reading and a writing score of 4.5 in the CanTEST (for English) or TESTCan (for French), administered by the University of Ottawa.
Provide a CV and a statement of interest outlining career goals.
Provide the name of at least one faculty member of the program whose research interests match their own.
Provide an outline of the proposed research project.
Candidates with a master's degree in a field related to communication and who have not taken any basic course in communication (i.e. theory or research) will have to fill this gap by completing one or two (undergraduate or master's) courses prior to admission. To find out which courses to take, applicants should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication.
Hold a master's degree with thesis or research paper in communication, or in a related discipline.
Have obtained a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated according to graduate studies guidelines.
Provide two confidential letters of recommendation.
A minimum TOEFL score of 625 (5 in the written), a minimum score of 107 (24 in the written) in the IBT (Internet Based TOEFL).
A minimum IELTS score of 7 (International English Language Testing System).
An average score of 5 in listening/reading and a writing score of 4.5 in the CanTEST (for English) or TESTCan (for French), administered by the University of Ottawa.
Provide a CV and a statement of interest outlining career goals.
Provide the name of at least one faculty member of the program whose research interests match their own.
Provide an outline of the proposed research project.
Candidates with a master's degree in a field related to communication and who have not taken any basic course in communication (i.e. theory or research) will have to fill this gap by completing one or two (undergraduate or master's) courses prior to admission. To find out which courses to take, applicants should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication.
Tuition
CAD
17,807