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Master of Arts Communication and Specialization Science, Society and Policy at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Communication with Specialization in Science, Society and Policy combines media studies or organizational communication with a collaborative programme on science and innovation policy. It builds skills for evaluating how evidence is used in decision-making at the interface of science and policy. It is offered full-time or part-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Communication  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The MA in Communication focuses on media studies and organizational communication; the collaborative specialization adds study of how policies shape science and how emerging technologies interact with society. The degree awarded notes the specialization.

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Entry requirements

The requirements for admission to the MA program in Communication are as follows: An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline. or An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience. or An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience. A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write proficiently either English or French. Applicants whose first language is ne

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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