Overview

About the program

You’ll gain experience writing in a variety of genres, editing both print and online documents, designing and producing documents using industry-standard software, and working on projects in teams and individually. You'll also participate in a professional experience opportunity - either a job or a project - that requires a significant amount of writing.

Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to work as a professional communicator in sectors including business, government, non-for-profit and publishing. Please note that you must have a bachelor's degree in order to take this Professional Communication program from Douglas College

Career Pathway

Media Relations Coordinator
Communications and Event Coordinator
Public Relations Agent
Communication Coordinator
Corporate Communicator
Information Officer
Writer
Editor
Journalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Professions
Communication Practice & Portfolio
Research Report and Proposal Writing
Professional Editing
Document Design
Visual Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

For National students: Open Enrolment applications close online at 4:00pm the Friday before the start of each semester.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 28 other Masters in Communication Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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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General requirements

General College Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19100 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

4110 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4110 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for New Westminster

1240 - 1930 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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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

About the program

Career Pathway

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for New Westminster

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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