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Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies
- Scarborough, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Research doctorate on communication theories, Methods and practice in media studies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced expertise in in PhD in Media and Communication Studies
- Undertake rigorous independent research
- Critically evaluate evidence
- and communicate original findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Account Manager
- Brand Manager
- Corporate Communication Manager
- Creative Director
- Marketing Communication Director
- Media Specialist
- Public Relations Consultant
- Sales and Promotion Manager
- Senior Media Planner
- Strategic Corporate Communication Director
Curriculum
- Research programme: first-year research methodology modules (6 credit hours) followed by supervised research
- See the programme page for research areas.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior (Grade 12) secondary diploma or equivalent (for example IB Diploma
- A Levels
- US diploma
- French Baccalaureate) with senior English and the program's prerequisite subjects. Admission is competitive and no minimum average is published. English tests accepted: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale)
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180.
Accepted academic background
Senior/Grade 12 or equivalent secondary diploma (British IGCSE/A Level, IB Diploma, US diploma, French Baccalaureate, CAPE, Other curricula by country) including senior English and program prerequisites (e.g. Calculus)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- PTE Academic Speaking 4.0
- Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60)
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review admission prerequisites and application dates. Submit the undergraduate application through OUAC or the approved international application process described on the official university website. Use the university applicant portal to provide transcripts and any required supplementary documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,680 - $77,605, $63,643 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $196 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Scarborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of Toronto Scarborough |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years for selected first-entry international undergraduate students nominated by their school. Competition and application deadlines apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $49,680 - $77,605, $63,643 CAD per year. The application fee is $196 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, PTE Academic Speaking 4.0, Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60), IELTS 7.