- 2 years at RDP - 2 years at most universities
For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.
Communications Studies provides an awareness of the impact of media, understanding of research and practice involving media, and research and practice in discourse.
RDP offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communications Studies. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for admission requirements.
A degree in Communications Studies provides students with skills and knowledge that can apply across a variety of professional situations, from the corporate world to the not-for-profit sector to academic institutions.
The following list provides some career areas that draw Communication Studies graduates for employment:
Graduates may also go on to professional studies (in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (in a Master's or Doctoral program) in Communication Studies or another academic discipline such as Sociology or Women's Studies.
B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.
Students starting a BA in Communications Studies transfer to the University of Calgary. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.
Suggested Pattern Year 2
Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides