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Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Policy
St. Thomas University, Canada
CAD 19354
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 55
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
89
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Communications and Public Policy Major explores the connection between communicating with citizens and creating, implementing, and evaluating public policy. Students in the program will explore the influence of communications in the process of a participatory democracy, preparing them to work as communications professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Discovering communications and public policy
The Communications and Public Policy (COPP) program is the home to the Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy. The program offers a unique set of courses that focus on both public and private-sector communications with an emphasis on how this impacts public policy.
The program encourages its graduates to be able to work in both English and French and provides opportunities for bilingual students and French immersion students to continue their studies in both languages. Upper-year courses offer students the opportunity to complete course work (and internships) in English and French.
You might be interested in communications and public policy if...
- You are interested in how governments and organizations work
- You are interested in learning how organizations communicate effectively
- You are interested in how effective communication relates to other fields of study that interest you
Critical and transferable skills
Critical and transferable skills gained from studying Communications and Public Policy include:
- writing
- critical thinking
- written and verbal communications
- multimedia and social media skills
- public speaking and professional presentations
- professional career preparation skills
The Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy hosts symposiums and conducts forums, as well as brings distinguished speakers to campus for the benefit of students. Past guests have included a former prime minister of Canada and a senator and expert on mental health.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 89
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
19354
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 55
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
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