Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree
4 years Full Time
CourseImg Arts (fine/visual/performing) CAD 83648
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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North Vancouver : English
Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 20208 20208.0
2nd Year Tution Fee CAD 20208 20208.0
3rd Year Tution Fee CAD 21692 21692.0
4th Year Tution Fee CAD 21540 21540.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of English Proficiency Test
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 2022-04-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most CapU programs require successful completion of:

  • B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). International students: See International Secondary School Equivalencies (pdf).
  • A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses.

Once you are admitted, you may need to pass the English Diagnostic Test if you are taking English 100, or the Math Placement Test to gain admission to certain entry-level Math courses. 

For more Details , Please click on this link :https://www.capilanou.ca/admissions/apply-to-capu/admission-requirements/#d.en.14766

 

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    • Required minimum marks:
      • online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83
      • paper-delivered test: 560
    • Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505
  • ELA (English Language Assessment Test)
    • Required minimum mark: 145
  • Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
    • Alternate contact: ielts@sfu.ca
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)
    • Required minimum mark: 70
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
    • Required minimum mark: 56
  • DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis until the Fall 2022 term

 

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $135 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only .
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents)'.

Syllabus

First Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
CMNS 112 Introduction to Communication Studies 3.00 credits
CMNS 132 Explorations in Mass Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 185 Presentation Skills for Public Speaking 3.00 credits
CMNS 190 Writing for Popular Media 3.00 credits
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
Choose 15.00 credits of electives:
See Elective list below 15.00 credits

 

Second Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
CMNS 220 Advanced Business Writing and Editing 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 261 Interpreting Communication Documents 3.00 credits
CMNS 262 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
Choose 15.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 209 History of Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 222 Communication and Ideology 3.00 credits
CMNS 231 Cultural Industries in Canada 3.00 credits
CMNS 235 Understanding News 3.00 credits
CMNS 236 Understanding Television 3.00 credits
CMNS 241 Software for Magazine Publishing 3.00 credits
CMNS 253 Society and Digital Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 255 Interpersonal Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 270 Visual Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 285 Advanced Presentation Skills 3.00 credits
CMNS 295 The Culture of Advertising 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
See Elective list below 9.00 credits

 

Third Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 318 Project Management 3.00 credits
CMNS 360 Strategic Communication 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 261 Interpreting Communication Documents 3.00 credits
CMNS 262 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 322 Videogames: Culture, Theory and Criticism 3.00 credits
CMNS 330 Communication Ethics 3.00 credits
CMNS 331 Communication Policy and Law 3.00 credits
CMNS 333 Conflict and Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 351 Editing for Popular Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 352 Organizational Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 353 Technology and Everyday Life 3.00 credits
CMNS 355 Intercultural Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 370 Photography as Communication: Fact and Fiction 3.00 credits
CMNS 371 Foundations of Design, Layout and Production for Magazines 3.00 credits
CMNS 380 Applied Cultural Criticism 3.00 credits
CMNS 390 Publishing for the 21st Century 3.00 credits
CMNS 395 Public and Media Relations 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 412 Special Topics in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
CMNS 431 Project Group Communication Policy and Law 3.00 credits
CMNS 433 Project Group in Risk and Crisis Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 453 Project Group in Communication and New Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 490 Project Group in Publishing 3.00 credits
CMNS 495 Project Group in Media Campaigns 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
See Elective list below 9.00 credits

 

Fourth Year

Total credits: 30.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 322 Videogames: Culture, Theory and Criticism 3.00 credits
CMNS 330 Communication Ethics 3.00 credits
CMNS 331 Communication Policy and Law 3.00 credits
CMNS 333 Conflict and Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 351 Editing for Popular Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 352 Organizational Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 353 Technology and Everyday Life 3.00 credits
CMNS 355 Intercultural Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 370 Photography as Communication: Fact and Fiction 3.00 credits
CMNS 371 Foundations of Design, Layout and Production for Magazines 3.00 credits
CMNS 380 Applied Cultural Criticism 3.00 credits
CMNS 390 Publishing for the 21st Century 3.00 credits
CMNS 395 Public and Media Relations 3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:

Note: CMNS 462 is the prerequisite for CMNS 499.

CMNS 412 Special Topics in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
CMNS 431 Project Group Communication Policy and Law 3.00 credits
CMNS 433 Project Group in Risk and Crisis Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 453 Project Group in Communication and New Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 462 Advanced Communication Research Practice 3.00 credits
CMNS 490 Project Group in Publishing 3.00 credits
CMNS 495 Project Group in Media Campaigns 3.00 credits
CMNS 499 Communication Research Project 3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:

Note: Students choosing to take CMNS 499 must have completed CMNS 462 as a prerequisite and are required to complete one additional 400-level CMNS elective course from the above list to meet the total program credit requirements.

CMNS 462 Advanced Communication Research Practice 3.00 credits
CMNS 498 Communication Practicum 6.00 credits
CMNS 499 Communication Research Project 3.00 credits
Choose 15.00 credits of electives:
See Elective list below 15.00 credits

Description

The Bachelor of Communication Studies degree at CapU combines theory and practice in a project-based curriculum in various areas of strategic communication.

A background in communications is vital to getting into the job market. You can find CapU communications grads working in city halls, non-profits and major industry.

In the program, you'll learn critical approaches to media, communication and culture together with applied skills in writing, editing and public speaking.

You can focus your expertise by taking classes across the spectrum of communication.

Interested in PR as a career? There are courses in public relations, media relations, crisis communication and organizational communication.

If creative writing is closer to your heart, we offer options in visual communication, photojournalism, publishing and cultural criticism.

Or if general communications are more your speed, there are classes in communication policy and law, interpersonal and intercultural communication and more.

Start building the career you want in the fast-paced field of communications. Contact us today to learn more. 

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree
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