Overview

The Technology and Society program in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology is one of three concentrations offered by the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.

Career

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await.

Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Advertising Account Manager

Blog Writer

Campaign Organizer

Communication Assistant

Cultural Event Coordinator

Fundraising Specialist

Interpreter/Translator

Image Consultant

Photo Journalist

Marketing Coordinator

Multimedia Specialist

Political Research Assistant

Production Assistant

Public Relations Coordinator

Publicist

Sales and promotion Account Executive

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication and Social Change

Empirical Communication Research Methods

Communication Research Methods

Design and Method in Qualitative Communication Research

Advertising as Social Communication

News Media, the Public, and Democracy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 82 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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125

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements.

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements.

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school.

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37442 CAD / year

≈ 37442 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7502 CAD / year

≈ 7502 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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