Overview

About Communications and Public Policy at St. Thomas University

The Communications and Public Policy Major at Saint Thomas University explores the connection between communicating with citizens and creating, implementing, and evaluating public policy. Students in the program will explore the influence of communications in the process of a participatory democracy, preparing them to work as communications professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Learning outcomes

The program encourages its graduates to be able to work in both English and French and provides opportunities for bilingual students and French immersion students to continue their studies in both languages. Upper-year courses offer students the opportunity to complete course work (and internships) in English and French.

Critical and transferable skills gained from studying Communications and Public Policy include writing, critical thinking, written and verbal communications, multimedia and social media skills that interact with course work, public speaking and professional presentations, professional career preparation skills, and many others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Economics
Environmental Problems
Perspectives on the Environment
Environmental Policy
Environmental Praxis
Natural Resources and First Nations of the Maritimes
Native Environmental Ethics and Ecology
Society and Ecology
Science, Technology, and Society
Food, Science & Sustainability
Natural Disasters
Energy and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Public Policy Digital Media View 12 other Bachelors in Corporate Communication 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

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application
Pay the 55$ application fee
Send your official documents

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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Tuition Fee

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International

19354 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19354 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8611 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8611 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fredericton

1100 - 2100 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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