Program Details

Communications Studies School: University of Calgary Faculty: Faculty of Arts Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op Field of Study: Mass Communication/Media Studies Description: Communications Studies is a widely applicable and deeply challenging liberal arts degree that explores various forms of communication and their relationship to culture and society. In Communications Studies, you will use a variety of approaches to understand how knowledge and culture are produced and reflected in speech, writing, television, film, radio, digital media and interactive entertainment, the internet and wireless networks. Our program is particularly strong in critical media studies, rhetorical studies and discourse on science and technology. Students can choose between two degrees: a four year Bachelor of Arts (BA), or the Bachelor of Communications Studies (BCS) offered in partnership with SAIT Polytechnic. The BA offers more opportunities for academic breadth and depth while the BCS offers more training in professional skills to complement your academic experience. The Co-operative Education version of the BA and BCS programs will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in up to four paid work terms of three months each. Website: Communications Studies at University of Calgary Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Please see http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/admission_requirements for more details. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date May 1, 2012 September 10, 2012 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.