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Master of Communication at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Communication (MC) is a coursework master's in the Department of Communication, with two fields: media studies and organizational communication. A co-op option with two paid one-term work placements is available to a limited number of students.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Communication  |  Duration: 1 year full-time expected for the coursework MC (co-op takes longer); maximum 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

30 units: CMN 5100, one field-specific theory seminar (CMN 5131 or CMN 5132) and eight optional seminars (24 units) from graduate Communication or other graduate programmes. Co-op students earn 12 additional units from two placements (spring/summer of year one and fall of year two).

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Entry requirements

The requirements for admission to the Master of Communication program 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 i

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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