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Communication and Media Studies

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Co-op

Cut off Range:

75-77%

Program Summary

Media and communications are essential to organizations, workplaces and social movements today. The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (B.CoMS) features an academic curriculum focused on pressing social issues. Students also develop transferable knowledge and skills to launch their careers in communications and other fields through experiential learning, community-engaged courses and hands-on media practice workshops.

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The Carleton Advantage

In Communication and Media Studies you will choose from courses that cover the past, present and future of media; the uses and abuses of technology; the economics, politics and regulation of communication; and much more.

In fourth year, students receive instruction in hands-on media practice workshops, exploring topics in social media analytics; professional writing and public speaking; and event management and community partnerships.

Studying in Ottawa provides you with access to government policy-makers, public and private agencies, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions and world-class research facilities.

Experiential learning is a crucial part of the Communication and Media Studies program. You will have the opportunity to learn inside the classroom and in community locations, such as the Carleton University Art Gallery.

Communication and Media Studies graduates thrive in careers as communication strategists and advisors in government, NGOs and corporations; market researchers; media industry policy analysts; and entrepreneurs.

What students are saying

With Carleton’s proximity to the federal government and supportive teaching staff, transitioning from the B.CoMS program to full-time employment as a strategic communications advisor with the government has been a seamless and gratifying experience. Whether I’m writing speeches, drafting news releases, creating social media plans, or planning events, I find myself continuously drawing on the wealth of skills I acquired through this program.

Erin Bender Kerebel, Communication and Media Studies graduate

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