Communication and Media Studies

This graduate program offered by the Department of Communication, Media and Film invites students to pursue their academic interests in the critical study of communication and media. We offer a dynamic environment, a community of students from around the world, and a faculty dedicated to fostering a setting where students can reach their full academic potential.

We also offer interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous theoretical and methodological grounding, and encourage students to develop unique programs of study that reach beyond the boundaries of traditional academic subjects.

Our approach is primarily qualitative, producing research with a tangible impact for diverse communities.

Completing this program

• Core Courses: Topics include interdisciplinary approaches to communication and media studies, communication theory and research methods.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
• Additional Courses: Topics may include critical media studies, communication infrastructure, environmental communication issues, media and politics and more.

Academic careers; private sector: communication/media/film related companies, companies dependent on digital media, wifi services; public sector: non-profit organizations, government positions dependent on digital communication.

A master’s degree in communication and media studies will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.

1. Collect your documentation

   • Check your program requirements to find out which documents and forms you will need to prepare.
   • See the program's list of required documents for submission details.
   • Prospective doctoral students with funding from the China Scholarship Council: see additional information.

2. Gather references (if required)

   • Contact past professors for potential references. We will invite your referees to complete an online reference form after you submit your application.
   • Some course-based programs do not require references, please see specific admission requirements if you are unsure.

3. Begin your application

   • Create an eID to log in. If you already have an eID, you can begin your online application. 
   • Once you begin, remember to click 'Save & Continue' often to ensure your application is saved.

4. Submit your application

   • Pay your application fee:
     • $125 for Canadians or Permanent residents
     • $145 for International Students
   • Learn about payment options here