Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Communication Studies degree at CapU combines theory and practice in a project-based curriculum in various areas of strategic communication.A background in communications is vital to getting into the job market. You can find CapU communications grads working in city halls, non-profits and major industry.In the program, you'll learn critical approaches to media, communication and culture together with applied skills in writing, editing and public speaking.You can focus your expertise by taking classes across the spectrum of communication.Start building the career you want in the fast-paced field of communications. Contact us today to learn more.Learning outcomesIdentify, evaluate and apply major theoretical traditions in communication studies.Assess and explain the development of communication media, practices and industries.Demonstrate critical media literacy as both producers and consumers of communication.Employ basic research methods for projects in communication and media studies.Analyse the perspectives from which diverse stakeholders engage in communication.Risk and crisis communicationCommunication and Canadian cultureCommunication law and policyEvents planningAdvocacy communicationPolitical communicationSocial media

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Business and Professional Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$21,487.00 (13,03,111) per year
Year 1: CAN $21,487; Year 2: CAN $21,487; Year 3: CAN $23,061; Year 4: CAN $22,901
Application deadline

Expected September 2025

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

Capilano University

2055 Purcell Way,

NORTH VANCOUVER,

British Columbia (BC),

V7J 3H5, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

High school graduation. English Studies 12 (C+) or English 12 (C+) or English First Peoples 12 (C+). For students with previous post-secondary experience, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.33) or equivalent

For international students

High school graduation
English Studies 12 (C+) or English 12 (C+) or English First Peoples 12 (C+)
For students with previous post-secondary experience, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.33) or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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