Overview

You’ll study the strategy and theory that underpin the expansive field of communications, exploring how people encounter messages and how those messages influence behaviours, beliefs, and outcomes.

Along the way, you’ll strengthen your skills and tactics to help your organization achieve its strategic communication goals.

Courses & electives

You’ll complete a set of core communication courses that cover:

Theory, strategy, processes and methods of communication

Culture, media and technology

Ways to align communication with organizational objectives

You’ll also choose elective courses within the Professional Communication programme from Royal Roads University, giving you flexibility to tailor your studies to your own interests. The number of electives depends on the programme completion option you select.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Culture in Organizations

Communication Theory

Communication, Culture, Media and Technology

Strategic Digital Communication

Research Process and Methods in Communication

Media Production

Conflict Analysis and Management

Research Paper

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration Digital Media View 22 other Masters in Digital Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant field, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study at a master's level
Normally, at least two years of work or volunteer experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19574 CAD / year

≈ 19574 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14234 CAD / year

≈ 14234 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Victoria

Funding

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