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University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies

Credential

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

- 2 years at RDP
- 2 years at most universities

Location

-Main Campus

The Program

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.

University Transfer Program

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.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Program Cost Estimates

Admission Requirements

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for admission requirements.

Related Careers

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:

Advertising
Counselling
Industrial Relations
Public Relations
Management
Radio and Television
Publishing and Printing
Journalism
Languages and Linguistics
Writing
Consulting
Social Services
Government and Civil Service
International Relations
Banking and Finance
Research
Investment Dealing
Retail Sales
Administration
Law Enforcement and Corrections
Real Estate
Recreation
Armed Forces
Insurance
Urban Planning

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.

University of Calgary

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

COMM 271, COMM 341 or 369, & COMM 375 or COMM 383 (9 credits)
ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (6 credits)
Open Options (12 credits)
Science Option (3 credits)

Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

Suggested Pattern Year 2

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides

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