Study Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, Faculty of Arts

Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Studies program seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment.Exploring the interplay of power and communication, our program provides advanced training in core theories and methodologies in communication studies and critically engages contemporary research themes in the discipline.Program HighlightsOur program is animated by interdisciplinary faculty with expertise in areas such as alternative media, cultural and creative industries, digital cultures, global media, health communication, media history, mobilities, popular music, social media, visual communication, and beyond.We offer small class sizes, passionate teachers, careful mentors, competitive funding, and excellent professional development opportunities, including a co-op option.Our graduates are our program’s success stories. They pursue doctoral degrees and launch meaningful professional communication careers in a variety of public-sector, non-profit, and private-sector organizations.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$22,461.00 (US$ 16,144) per year
Textbooks and Supplies - 1500
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$22,461.00 (US$ 16,144) per year
Textbooks and Supplies - 1500
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have the following:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (honours) degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum B+ in your undergraduate major program of study and a B+ overall for your last two years of study.

English Proficiency

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

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

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