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Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies Major is an online degree program that brings together your real-world knowledge and experience with theory and research from the communications field.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies Major, you'll embark on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core essentials and elective freedom. You'll dive into required major courses such as Communication Theory and Analysis, Communication in History, and Cultural Policy in Canada, along with a rich selection of electives that allow you to tailor your education to your interests—from Theories of Social Change to Issues in Access to Information and Privacy Protection.

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies Major from Athabasca University, you'll be well prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities, from public relations and corporate communications to journalism, digital marketing, and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program is designed for students who have completed an approved 2-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. You can also apply to the program with a combination of post-secondary education and related work experience . You will be considered a pre-program student until your admission requirements are confirmed. You can still take courses during this time.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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