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Master of Arts in Professional Communication

Canada

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What will I learn?

You know communication influences every facet of our modern lives — culture, politics, society, digital media, commerce, arts.

In the Master of Arts in Professional Communication, you'll study strategy and theory underpinning the expansive field of communications.

You'll examine all the ways people encounter messages and how these messages influence behaviours, beliefs and outcomes. You'll sharpen your skills and tactics to lead — and achieve — your organization's strategic communication goals.

What you'll learn

You'll take a set of core communication courses that cover:

theory, strategy, processes and methods of communication
culture, media and technology
ways to align communication with organizational objectives

You'll also select elective courses within the program, allowing you to the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your interests. The number of electives you take depends on what program completion option you choose.

Which department am I in?

School of Communication and Culture

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,236.00 (US$ 12,661) per year
CAN $34,472 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

16 June 2024

Start date

6 May 2024, 16 September 2024

Venue

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road,

VICTORIA,

British Columbia (BC),

V9B 5Y2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

STANDARD ADMISSION

  • Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant field, from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study at a master's level
  • Normally, at least two years of work or volunteer experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.

FLEXIBLE ADMISSION

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for Flexible Admission and assessed as follows:

  • Applicants without an undergraduate degree, but more than three years (90 credits) of relevant post-secondary education, should have at least three years of relevant work experience, preferably in a leadership capacity.
  • Applicants with 2-3 years (60-90 credits) of relevant post-secondary education should have at least five years of relevant work experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Applicants with less than two years of relevant post-secondary education should have at least ten years of high-level, professional communication experience in a leadership capacity.

English Language Requirements:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 100 overall with a minimum 26 in writing and 23 in listening, reading and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 68 overall with a minimum 60 in writing, speaking, listening and reading

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

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About Royal Roads University

Based in one of Canada’s most beautiful national historic sites, Royal Roads University (RRU) has been educating students for more than 80 years.

  • Cohort teaching model that encourages collaboration
  • 108 nationalities studying on campus
  • Experience-led courses to promote real-world skills
  • Very well-equipped for online learning

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