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PhD Communication and Media Studies

4 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Calgary

Program Overview

The world needs people who understand media and communications. As a student in the Department of Communication, Media and Film, you will develop a critical perspective on how communication, media and film represent and shape our lives. You will also gain marketable research and communication skills. This thesis-based degree is designed for students who want to pursue a research or scholarly career. Some of our focus areas include: animation studies, Canadian cinema, communication infrastructure, digital media and social movements, internet policy, rhetoric studies, and visual culture studies. We encourage students to develop their own unique programs of study that reach beyond traditional topics and discipline boundaries.

Program Key Stats

$14453 (Annual cost)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed Master's degree in Communications Studies or related field, Culture Studies or related field, (GPA) in the final two years of study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, TOEFL iBT of 100, IELTS of 8.0 with no section less than 7.0 (Academic version), MELAB score of 80, PTE score of 59, Transcripts, Study proposal, Curriculum vitae, Reference letters, Work samples, A statement of research intent (250-500 words)

Career Options

  • Public Relations Executive
  • Crisis Communication Manager
  • Public Information Officer
  • Social Media Producer
  • Writer
  • Multimedia Communication Producer
  • Public Opinion Researcher
  • Advertising Executive

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