Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Media and the Public Interest

The MPI program is the only one of its kind in Canada and connects issues of communication and media to social justice issues such as democracy, equity, class, race, and gender. Students in MPI examine social movements and how media can be used to further these causes. Some example courses in the MPI program include Alternative Media, Social Movements and Media, and Activism in Mainstream Media.A primary goal of the program is to connect media theory learned in the classroom to real world experiences. Students are encouraged to put what they learn to use. Many of the courses feature a service learning component or practicum that gives students the opportunity to volunteer in a community organization.

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canadian secondary school. Competitive high school grades and proof of English proficiency are required. Depending on the program you apply for, required high school courses and supplemental applications, essays, tests or auditions may be needed.