Overview

Throughout the Communication BA program from Thompson Rivers University you will be ready to navigate flexible opportunities as a digital journalist, a public relations specialist, a media analyst or a content producer.

You will find a balance here, as you encounter theories and big ideas in your field of study and develop your applied creative and professional skills, preparing you for future career and educational experiences.

Career opportunities:

Potential career areas after the Communication program from Thompson Rivers University include business, advertising, radio and television, public relations, government, health care and social services.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Academic Composition
Strategies in Crisis Communication
Advanced Professional Communication
Digital Communities

Technology and Communication
Communication Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 98 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Admission to each major program may have specific requirements.
Recommended: Foundations of Mathematics 11 or higher is strongly recommended for students pursuing Education or a major in Geography and Environmental Studies, Sociology or Psychology

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Tuition Fee

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International

17722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8861 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

3808 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1904 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Fee for 4 courses per semester.

Living costs for Kamloops

1240 - 1930 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Kamloops

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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