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Master of Arts Communication at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Communication focuses on media studies and organizational communication and is offered with thesis or research paper, full-time or part-time. Research paper students can pursue a concentration in health communication or a double degree with the Universite catholique de Louvain.

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

What you will study

Compulsory Research Methods plus one seminar in Organizational Communication Theories or Theories and Effects of the Media, then optional graduate courses and a research proposal with a thesis (12 units) or research paper (18 units). The health communication concentration adds Health Communication Seminar, Digital Health Seminar and Health Communication Theories.

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Application information

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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