Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

The ways we communicate are constantly changing, and our program is adapting to this. Through courses on media, culture, and theory, learn how communication is crucial to the ways in which we organize and structure our communities, our institutions, and our modes of governance, at both the local and global levels. Gain critical skills and knowledge that will prepare you for careers in public relations, politics, the non-profit sector, and industry.
Communication shapes our everyday interactions. We share our lives on Snapchat, blog about contemporary issues and create living autobiographies on Instagram. The ways we communicate are changing every day, yet the human need and ability to connect is stronger than ever.Our Communication Studies program is designed to give you the critical skills needed to negotiate the communication demands and challenges of contemporary industries and teach you how to understand the ever-changing mediascape affecting society, both in the past and the present.
Learning Outcomes
You'll gain foundational knowledge of mass media, along with a critical perspective, allowing you to become a reflective, influential and engaged citizen.
You'll learn to analyze communication in its social, economic, political and cultural contexts.
Our broad approach to the field will prepare you for diverse careers, including professional communications, publishing, politics, nonprofit work and public relations. You will also be equipped to pursue professional programs after graduation, such as journalism, business and law.

Minimum admission range: low 70s
Competitive admission range based on last year's admitted students: low 80s
English at 60%
You must submit transcripts from your homeschool program and a second assessment from one of the following:
SAT subject results,
ACT subject results,
AP exams,
University/college courses, or
Grade 12 curriculum transcripts.
Admission is based on your top six 4U and 4M courses. For some programs, your required courses are calculated in your admission average (see your program page).
A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
All required courses listed in your program's admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
Paper-based testing: 560 overall.