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MA Communication at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MA Communication is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Journalism and Communication (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs).

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: School of Journalism and Communication  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Entry requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A.(Honours) degree or the equivalent, with high honours standing in communication or a related discipline. Related disciplines may include sociology, political science, film studies, and Canadian studies. Applicants without a background in communication studies may be required to take certain designated courses from the undergraduate Communication program in addition to their regular program. Possession of the minimum entrance standing is not in itself, however, assurance of admission into the program. Applicants who lack an Honours degree but who have a 3-year degree with honours standing (a minimum B standing overall) may be considered for admission to a qualifying-year program.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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