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Overview
This Communication and Media Studies MA offered by University of Calgary offers a dynamic environment, a community of students from around the world, and a faculty dedicated to fostering a setting where students can reach their full academic potential.
We also offer interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous theoretical and methodological grounding, and encourage students to develop unique programs of study that reach beyond the boundaries of traditional academic subjects.
Our approach is primarily qualitative, producing research with a tangible impact for diverse communities.
Outcomes and next steps
- Academic careers;
- Private sector: communication/media/film related companies, companies dependent on digital media, wifi services;
- Public sector: non-profit organizations, government positions dependent on digital communication.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Critical Media Studies
- Organizational Communication
- Communication Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media View 35 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in CanadaAcademic 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
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. 100
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). 8
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- A completed four year baccalaureate degree in Communications Studies, Culture Studies or related field.
- Two samples of written work.
- A statement of research intent (250-500 words)
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Two reference letters
Tuition Fee
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International
13330 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13330 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
5873 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5873 CAD per year and a duration of 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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