Overview

If you're fascinated by how humans send and receive information and you know communication influences every facet of our modern lives — culture, politics, society, digital media, commerce, arts you should study this Professional Communication program at Royal Roads University .

Key Facts

Choose to study through a blend of online courses on-campus residencies, or entirely online so you can continue working while you study.

Hone your communications skills and position yourself to seize new career opportunities and move ahead in your organization.

In the Master of Arts in Professional Communication, 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Integrity

Communication and Culture in Organizations

Communication Theory

Communication, Culture, Media and Technology

Strategic Digital Communication

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-12 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-06 00:00:00

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Online: May intake

Language

English

PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 28 other Masters in Communication Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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 without an undergraduate degree, but more than three years (90 credits) of relevant post-secondary education, should have at least three years of relevant work experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.

Applicants with 2-3 years (60-90 credits) of relevant post-secondary education should have at least five years of relevant work experience in a leadership capacity.

Applicants with less than two years of relevant post-secondary education should have at least ten years of high-level, professional communication experience in a leadership capacity.

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

37285 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37285 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

27911 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27911 CAD per year during 24 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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