About the course

The MA focuses on two fields of research: media studies and organizational communication. The media studies field examines the content and the modes of operation of traditional and emerging media in their social, cultural, economic, political and regulatory contexts.

　　Organizational communication focuses on interpersonal and group interactions in the workplace, planning for internal and external communication in private, public, and nonprofit organizations, risk/crisis communication, public relations, ICT?s uses within organizations, etc.

　　The program aims to develop in graduates the following skills:

　　Evaluate critically the theories, concepts and assumptions underlying media studies or organizational communication with particular attention to their chosen research interest.

　　Demonstrate an ability to identify and work with the varying epistemological traditions developed by French-speaking and English-speaking scholars in communication studies.

　　Contribute to the development of skills, theories, approaches, and materials for both academics and professionals.

　　Analyze data and communicate research results to diverse audiences, including scholars, policymakers, and professionals in communication studies. 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: 16 Month(s)Fees: CA$38,884

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Ottawa

B in an honours Bachelors degree

　　In practice, because of the competitive nature of admissions, applicants with an average of less than 7.0 are rarely accepted for the MA. The Department of Communication reserves the right to alter the minimum required average component of the candidate selection process in accordance with the quality and quantity of applications it receives every year.

　　TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based)

　　TOEFL 100 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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