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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An integrated degree combining communication studies and media and screen studies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Communication and Media Studies and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Content Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Creative Project Assistant
- Digital Media Specialist
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
- Including Introduction to Communication Studies
- Communication Research Methods
- Media
- Culture
- And Society
- Understanding Media
- Persuasion and Rhetoric
- Communication Theory
- Plus electives and the co-op programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma or equivalent for applicants with transcripts from outside Canada and the US, grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 4.0 each band
- Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Communication and Media Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Public and Global Affairs |
| Department | Faculty of Public and Global Affairs |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Communication and Media Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 4.0 each band, Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill).