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Overview
Athabasca University’s Communication Studies program lets you turn your diploma into a degree while still being able to work and meet personal commitments. You bring your knowledge and professional experience, and we bring you the wider context, including relevant theories and issues.
Career
- Lobbyist
- Public Relations Co-ordinator
- Legislative Press Secretary
- Community Affairs Director
- Special Events Promoter
- Public Affairs Analyst
- Media Consultant
- Corporate Communications Manager
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication Theory and Analysis
- Communication in History
- Cultural Policy in Canada
- Introduction to Mass Media
- Mass Media and the Law
- Global Communication
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Corporate Communication Digital CommunicationAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- The BPA is designed for students who have completed an approved 2-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. You can also apply to the program with a combination of post-secondary education and related work experience.
- You will be considered a pre-program student until your admission requirements are confirmed. You can still take courses during this time.
Tuition Fee
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International
36805 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 73610 CAD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
14265 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28530 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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