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Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media and Communication Studies (Honours) and Diploma in Media Communications University of Guelph-Humber, Canada
CAD 31833
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 90
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
89
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Our Media program is evolving! Newly named Media and Communication Studies (formerly called Media Studies), the program is changing to deliver even more impactful study, reflect the industry and meet demands in the workplace.
You will be introduced to key media disciplines and study the communication theories and perspectives that form the foundation of effective media practice. Study governance, policy, legal and ethical issues. Build a range of hands-on skills and learn to think critically and to work in a team environment.
Following your second year, you will choose one of five specializations to direct your studies. As you further hone your skills, you will apply them to collaborative projects such as producing a digital news site, creating a comprehensive marketing communications plan or promoting and managing a large event.
Specializations
- Digital Marketing & Social Media: Learn the fundamental principles of marketing, combined with evolving practice of social media, and how organizations use them ot influence behaviour and attitudes.
- Media Management & Analytics: Learn how media enterprises, organizations and departments are developed and operate and the principles of strategic communication and the use of data analytics in crafting promotion, advertising and content strategies.
- Multimedia Journalism: Learn the skills demanded by traditional and emerging news and information platforms—print, broadcast, online and multimedia—with a strong focus on writing, editing and packaging.
- Public Relations: Learn the skills and techniques central to public persuasion and corporate representation, including media relations, public affairs, social media and event management.
- Visual Communication: Learn the fundamentals of photography, videography, design and production as they are deployed throughout the media industry to communicate key messages and concepts.
Regardless of your chosen specialization, you will bridge into the working world with an internship of 200+ hours at a media organization and a multidisciplinary, award-winning project called EMERGE, a groundbreaking media project that brings together all five specializations.
What credentials will I graduate with?
Earn BOTH an Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies AND a Diploma in Media Communications.
You gain both theoretical knowledge and applied skills – that’s why you graduate with two credentials. Both an honours degree from the University of Guelph, and a diploma from Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning – two of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. All in four years of full-time study.
Our curriculum is what makes the difference. It innovatively combines theoretical and applied learning so that you are better prepared for whatever you may choose to do – whether that means beginning a career or pursuing graduate studies.
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 - With no score less than - 21
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 60.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 60.0 Minimum Speaking - 60.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Senior level English
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
31833
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 90
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Student Entrance Scholarship: International students entering post-secondary studies for the first time and registering in the first semester of a degree program in the fall semester.
Admission Average | Current Value for Fall 2024 (year 1) | Annual Renewal Amount (years 2, 3, and 4) | Overall 4 Year total |
95.0% and greater | $8,500 CAD | $4,000 CAD | $20,500 CAD |
93%-94.9% | $7,500 | $4,000 | $19,500 |
90% -92.9% | $6,500 | $4,000 | $18,500 |
86% -89.9% | $5,500 | $4,000 | $17,500 |
83% -85.9% | $4,500 | $4,000 | $16,500 |
80% -82.9% | $3,500 | $4,000 | $15,500 |
78% -79.9% | $3,000 | $4,000 | $15,000 |
75% -77.9% | $2,000 | $4,000 | $14,000 |
Eligibility | Student Responsibility | Condition | Renewal criteria |
Eligibility will be based on the admission offer average calculated by the University of Guelph-Humber's Admission Services. The University of Guelph-Humber will determine averages for applicants who are not studying in a Canadian secondary school curriculum based on curriculum, grading practices and grading scale interpretation. Students admitted in Fall 2021 and beyond and receiving an entrance scholarship are eligible to receive a $4,000 CAD award in years 2, 3, and 4 if all renewal criteria (see below) are met each year. |
Submit an application for admission. Ensure that my admission application is complete and all documents are received as requested by Admission Services, University of Guelph-Humber. |
Recipients must register full-time for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1. Recipients must pay the International student tuition and fees. |
Recipients must remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study (fall/winter). Recipients must continue to pay the International student tuition and fees. |
Scholarship | Eligibility | Student Responsibility | Condition |
International Academic Achievement Entrance Scholarship
|
International students who completed the IB diploma program or GCSE A-level credential who are entering post-secondary studies for the first time and registering in the first semester of a degree program in the fall or winter semester. NOTE: Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred. Students who defer their offer of admission are reconsidered the following year based on the availability of scholarship for that cohort. |
Submit an application for admission. Ensure that my admission application is complete and all documents are received as requested by Admission Services, University of Guelph-Humber. |
Successful completion of an IB diploma (min 30 points in Diploma) or Successful completion of General Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 A-levels (final year average B or higher) Recipients must register full-time for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1. Recipients must pay the International student tuition and fees. This award cannot be held with the University of Guelph-Humber Study in Canada Scholarshi |
University of Guelph-Humber Study in Canada Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for each recipient |
International students entering post-secondary studies for the first time and registering in the first semester of a degree program in the fall or winter semester. NOTE: Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred. Students who defer their offer of admission are reconsidered the following year based on the availability of scholarship for that cohort. |
Submit an application for admission. Ensure that my admission application is complete and all documents are received as requested by Admission Services, University of Guelph-Humber. |
Recipients must have a minimum of a 75% admissions average. Recipients must register full-time for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1. Recipients must pay the International student tuition and fees. This award cannot be held with the International Academic Achievement Entrance Scholarship. |
Transfer Student Entrance Scholarship:
Admission Average | Scholarship Amount |
90.0+ % | $5,000 |
85.0 - 89.9% | $4000 |
80.0 - 84.9% | $3000 |
75.0 - 79.9% | $2000 |
Eligibility:
We will automatically consider all students entering a University of Guelph-Humber degree program who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A completed two- or three-year diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum cumulative average of 75%
- At least one year of full-time studies completed at an accredited university with a minimum cumulative average of 75%
Depending on when you are admitted, you must register in a minimum number of credits per semester to receive the Transfer Student Entrance Scholarship.
Minimum credits required for scholarship:
Entry | Minimum Registered Credits |
September | At least 2.0 credits for fall and winter semesters |
January | At least 2.0 credits for winter and fall semesters |
May | At least 2.0 credits for summer and fall semesters |
NOTE: The Transfer Student Entrance Scholarship is not available to re-admitted students, internal applicants from the University of Guelph, non-degree students, and exchange students. This scholarship is not renewable.
Receiving your scholarship: We will automatically credit your scholarship to your University account. The scholarship amount will be divided into two equal payments. You must be registered as a full-time student in both semesters in order to receive and retain the scholarship.
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