Communication Studies (MA)

About this programme

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment. Exploring the interplay of power and communication, our program provides advanced training in core theories and methodologies in communication studies and critically engages contemporary research themes in the discipline. Our program is a critical “Communication Studies” one, in contrast to a business/administrative “Communications” one. The courses and structure of the program focus on learning academic research skills and critical theory, rather than on business aspects such as learning the skills of marketing and public relations. While critical theory can, and does, inform numerous diverse career paths, including those in business/administrative communications, please read prospective course descriptions and Major Research Paper / Thesis titles to better understand our program’s approach to analyzing the important role of communication in society. The MA in Communication Studies offers three options of study: major research paper and coursework; thesis and coursework; and coursework only. A co-operative education (co-op) program, with limited enrolment, is open to full-time students in any of the three options. The program is normally completed in 12 months (16 months with co-op) and must be completed within 24 months for full-time students. Applications for part-time study will also be considered.