Communication Studies (MA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment. Exploring the interplay of power and communication, our program provides advanced training in core theories and methodologies in communication studies and critically engages contemporary research themes in the discipline. Program Highlights

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

national social media specialist for a cancer charity; journalist for national newspapers and television; social and digital strategist for an advertising agency; strategic communication; product content copywriter; communication and education manager; magazine editor; professor of communication stu

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (honours) degree or equivalent. Minimum B+ in your undergraduate major program of study and a B+ overall for your last two years of study. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, a writing sample and letters of reference.

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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