Master of Arts in Communication [Research Paper]

The MA is research-based: students must take a certain number of compulsory and optional courses (4 for the thesis option, 6 for the research paper). Students then submit a research proposal in collaboration with a professor from the Department of Communication. The proposal is evaluated by one or more members of the faculty, after which students undertake their thesis (collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, writing up results, etc.). The MA program (which serves as a gateway to eventual doctoral studies) represents a unique opportunity to develop an area of expertise and specialization by doing original research. Students enrolled in this program develop skills related to data analysis and interpretation, methodology, the communication of results, etc.

The requirements for admission to the MA program in Communication are as follows:An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization or major in Communication or a related discipline.orAn honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with a minor in Communication and two or more years of relevant experience.orAn honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, with three or more years of relevant experience.A minimum overall average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines.All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write proficiently either English or French. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. In addition, a passive knowledge of the other language (ability to understand the spoken and written word) is necessary. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the “Admission” section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.