Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication - Science, Society and Policy [Thesis] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,163
(c. USD20,908.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Faculty of Arts' Department of Communication provides an MA program in Communication, available with either a thesis or research paper track. Those choosing the research paper option can additionally pursue a dual degree program in partnership with Université catholique de Louvain, enabling them to obtain both a Master en communication multilingue and a University of Ottawa MA simultaneously.
The research paper Master's track includes an optional specialization in health communication.
Additionally, the department offers a coursework-based Master of Communication (MC) with an available co-op component, along with a PhD in Communication.
As part of interdisciplinary offerings, the department contributes to the collaborative Science, Society and Policy program.
The MA curriculum emphasizes two key research areas: media studies and organizational communication. Media studies explores both traditional and digital media content and operations within their broader social, cultural, economic, political, and regulatory frameworks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The requirements for admission to the MA program in Communication are as follows:
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline.
or
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience.
or
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.
A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines.
All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write proficiently either English or French. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. In addition, a passive knowledge of the other language (ability to understand the spoken and written word) is necessary. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the Admission section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline.
or
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience.
or
An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.
A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines.
All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write proficiently either English or French. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. In addition, a passive knowledge of the other language (ability to understand the spoken and written word) is necessary. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the Admission section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
29,163