About the course

The one-year interdisciplinary MA program in Communication and New Media provides an opportunity for students to conduct advanced research in communication studies and/or undertake creative projects in new media/media arts. In support of students? academic goals, our highly engaged faculty members offer a breadth of expertise, experience, and working methods from the fields of communication studies and new media. Whether you want to pursue a research paper or creative project, our program fosters critical thinking, creative-problem solving and interdisciplinary modalities.

　　MA students are exposed to a diverse range of communication and media theories and methodologies through coursework in the fall and winter terms. During spring and summer, each student then develops and completes a major research project under the guidance of a supervisor.

　　Graduates from our program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to further their education at the PhD level or to pursue careers in fields such as communication policy, media administration, organizational communication and media arts. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Hamilton
Fall (September), 2025	Hamilton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for McMaster University

Honours Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, Multimedia and/or other related disciplines.

　　The M.A. in Communication and New Media will normally require an Honours Bachelor’s degree (four-year degree) in a Communication Studies and/or Multimedia program, or its equivalent. Applicants must also have a minimum grade point average of B+ (equivalent to a McMaster 9 GPA out of 12) in the last 10 one-term courses they have taken that are relevant to studies in communication and digital media.

　　Students holding Honours Bachelor’s degrees (four-year degrees) from other disciplines including – but not limited to – linguistics, cultural studies, fine art and the social sciences may also be considered, if they can demonstrate sufficient training in Communication Studies and Multimedia in order to undertake studies at the graduate level.

　　A TOEFL score of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computerized test, and 100 on the Internet-based test is required. If you are submitting the IELTS test, a score of 7 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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