Communication Studies at University of Waterloo

Leads to the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies or Communication Arts and Design Practices. The majors are unique within Canada for our experience-based study of verbal, non-verbal, visual, and digital communication practices. Over the course of your degree, you’ll hone your written and oral communication skills while developing expertise in teamwork, research, visual and digital literacy, and critical analysis — just the kind of skills that employers are hungry for. Choosing the co-op version will provide insights into possible careers and paid work experience along the way. Available in the regular system of study or the co-op system.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

40% of the classes you’ll take will be in your major. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo. Sample upper-year courses include Speech Writing, Organizational Communication, Persuasion, Communication and Social Justice, Crisis Communication.

Career pathways

With the explosion of information in recent decades, a degree in communication has never been more valuable. Our program will set you up for an exciting range of careers in marketing, public relations, advertising, teaching, the media, and human resources.

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