Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies - Public Relations (Collaborative Program)

About this programme

This program is offered through the Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film Jacqueline Botterill, Liz Clarke, Tim Dun, Derek Foster, Greg Gillespie, Jennifer Good, Russell Johnston, Anthony Kinik, Peter Lester, Sarah A. Matheson, Christie Milliken, Bohdan Y. Nebesio, Karen L. Smith The Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film offers four separate programs of study in Business Communication, Media and Communication Studies, Film Studies , and Popular Culture . A four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours degree, a 4 Year BA with Major, and a three-year program leading to the BA Pass degree is offered in all four programs. In addition, the Department is involved in programs with community colleges which offer students the opportunity to earn an honours degree in Communication Studies and a college diploma or certificate. Business Communication is an interdisciplinary program combining the study of communication with the study of some aspects of business. The program aims to equip the student with a sound theoretical basis for analysing and practicing communication within the business environment. Students admitted to Business Communication may continue in the program upon successful completion of Years 1 and 2 with a minimum 60 percent major average. A student with a major average lower than 60 percent will not be permitted to continue in Business Communication. Students wishing to proceed to Year 4 Honours require a minimum 70 percent major average by the end of Year 3. Students wishing to proceed to Year 4 with Major in Bus