Master of Communication [Course Based]

The Department of Communication at the Faculty of Arts offers an MA program in Communication with thesis or with research paper, a Master of Communication (MC) by coursework to which a co-op option can be added, and a PhD in Communication.The Department of Communication, in collaboration with the University of Ottawa’s Co-op office, offers a co-op option to a limited number of students in the MC program. Students must request this option in their admission file. The co-op option provides the opportunity to acquire practical work experience by completing two one-term paid work placements.The department is one of the participating units in the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy.The Master of Communication focuses on two fields of research: media studies and organizational communication. The media studies field examines the content and the modes of operation of traditional and emerging media in their social, cultural, economic, political and regulatory contexts.Organizational communication focuses on interpersonal and group interactions in the workplace; planning for internal and external communication in private, public, and nonprofit organizations; riskcrisis communication, public relations, ICT’s uses within organizations, etc.

The requirements for admission to the Master of Communication program 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.