Bachelor of Communication - Broadcast Media Studies at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Communications — Broadcast Media Studies combines creative, technical and communication skills with a solid theoretical foundation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in video and audio production, media writing and on-air performance in state-of-the-art studios. Learn to create engaging content like podcasts, short films, news and documentaries while exploring storytelling, media ethics and the evolving broadcast industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Communication Studies | Department: Broadcast Media Studies | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Master the art — and business — of broadcast media across every format.

Career pathways

Broadcast media studies graduates launch into dynamic careers across digital media, broadcasting and independent production, ready to make their mark. Roles include Video producer, camera operator, director and editor, Podcast/radio producer, director, editor, Online/social media producer/personality/coordinator, Fiction and documentary filmmaker, Media content writer, Communications specialist, On-air host/reporter/anchor, Creative project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 50%

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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