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Bachelor of Communications
- Oshawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Communications degree at Durham GTA with specialization in business communication or public relations.
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
- Apply core principles of Communications
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Students build skills in strategic communication
- Professional writing
- Digital storytelling.
Career outcomes
- Public Relations Specialist
- Communications Strategist
- Social Media Manager
- Publicist
- Event Planner
Curriculum
- Students build skills in strategic communication
- Professional writing
- Digital storytelling
- Public speaking
- Research and project management. They can specialize in Business Communication or Public Relations
- Complete a final-year capstone for a real organization
- and take the co-op stream with three paid work terms.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
- Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
- Other education systems have their own minimums
- English proficiency proof unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Passport or identification document
- Completed application form.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
- Winter (January) 15 November
- Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
- or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,641 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $7,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Durham GTA |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Department | Humanities and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $36,641 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $7,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $13,644 CAD.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.