Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

About this programme

Communication and Media Studies scholars ask questions such as: Can Facebook ignite civic engagement? How did the invention of the printing press change everyday life? Are female athletes accurately represented in the media? Communication and Media Studies explores the complex world of communications, its dynamics, and its impact on contemporary societies and cultures. During the course of your studies, you'll gain the knowledge to communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences and to investigate communication in and across a variety of media. As a Communication and Media Studies graduate, you'll be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as the civil service, the non-profit sector, and the business world. A degree in Communication and Media Studies can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education. Note: The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies degree option is in partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT​). Communication Research Methods, Feminist Media Studies, Professional and Technical Communication, Digital Rhetoric, ​Introduction to Communication and Media Studies, Visual Communication and Culture As a young and rapidly growing department in a young and vibrant university, we are on the cutting edge of communication and media studies. My major focus at the university is teaching, learning, and student engagement – inside and outside the classroom. I also co-teach a group study abroad program in Spain bi-annually, explor