About the course

Our Media program is evolving. Newly named Media and Communication Studies, the program is changing to deliver even more impactful study, reflect the industry and meet demands in the workplace.

　　You will be introduced to key media disciplines and study the communication theories and perspectives that form the foundation of effective media practice. Study governance, policy, legal and ethical issues. Build a range of hands-on skills and learn to think critically and to work in a team environment.

　　Following your second year, you will choose one of five specializations to direct your studies. As you further hone your skills, you will apply them to collaborative projects such as producing a digital news site, creating a comprehensive marketing communications plan or promoting and managing a large event.

　　Specializations

　　.Digital Marketing & Social Media: Learn the fundamental principles of marketing, combined with evolving practice of social media, and how organizations use them ot influence behaviour and attitudes.

　　.Media Management & Analytics: Learn how media enterprises, organizations and departments are developed and operate and the principles of strategic communication and the use of data analytics in crafting promotion, advertising and content strategies.

　　.Multimedia Journalism: Learn the skills demanded by traditional and emerging news and information platforms?print, broadcast, online and multimedia?with a strong focus on writing, editing and packaging.

　　.Public Relations: Learn the skills and techniques central to public persuasion and corporate representation, including media relations, public affairs, social media and event management.

　　.Visual Communication: Learn the fundamentals of photography, videography, design and production as they are deployed throughout the media industry to communicate key messages and concepts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$127,332

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Guelph-Humber

All applicants must have a high school diploma. If you are applying with an IB diploma, you should present a minimum academic score of 24. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet based minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21. Computer based minimum score of 250. Paper based minimum score of 600. Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 89.0

　　

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