Overview

Key Features

"Content is king." "The medium is the message." "A picture is worth a thousand words."

These adages spark your curiosity because you're fascinated by how humans send and receive information.

You know communication influences every facet of our modern lives — culture, politics, society, digital media, commerce, arts.

In the Professional Communication program at Royal Roads University, you'll study strategy and theory underpinning the expansive field of communications.

You'll examine all the ways people encounter messages and how these messages influence behaviours, beliefs and outcomes. You'll sharpen your skills and tactics to lead — and achieve — your organization's strategic communication goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Integrity

Communication and Culture in Organizations

Communication Theory

Communication, Culture, Media and Technology

Strategic Digital Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 23 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-06 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 18 other Masters in Communication Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission which takes into account all that candidates have learned, not just academic grades.
Under flexible admission, the combination of work experience, education, and professional development is assessed.

Tuition Fee

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International

18704 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35851 CAD for the full programme during 23 months.
National

14276 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27364 CAD for the full programme during 23 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Professional Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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