Communication Studies Diploma
2 years Full Time
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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
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

Core CMNS Courses

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
CMNS 112 Introduction to Communication Studies 3.00 credits
CMNS 132 Explorations in Mass Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 261 Interpreting Communication Documents 3.00 credits
CMNS 262 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 231 Cultural Industries in Canada 3.00 credits
SOC 223 Media and Society 3.00 credits

 

Choice

Total credits: 3.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 209 History of Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 253 Society and Digital Media 3.00 credits

 

Choice

Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 222 Communication and Ideology 3.00 credits
CMNS 235 Understanding News 3.00 credits
CMNS 236 Understanding Television 3.00 credits

 

Choice

Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 190 Writing for Popular Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 209 History of Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 222 Communication and Ideology 3.00 credits
CMNS 235 Understanding News 3.00 credits
CMNS 236 Understanding Television 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 295 The Culture of Advertising 3.00 credits
CMNS 353 Technology and Everyday Life 3.00 credits
CMNS 360 Strategic Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 370 Photography as Communication: Fact and Fiction 3.00 credits

 

Electives

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
Choose 27.00 credits from the following list:

Note: At least 3 credits must be designated as Quantitative/Analytical.

Humanities (Art History, History, English, Foreign languages, Linguistics, Philosophy, Studio or Performing Arts) credits 9.00 credits
Science/Applied Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Math, Physics or Kinetics) credits 6.00 credits
Social Science (Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology {except SOC 223} and Women's Studies) or Business credits 12.00 credits

Description

The Communication Studies Diploma is a two-year, 60-credit program that provides a foundation for students who are aiming at careers in:

  • journalism
  • public, community and government affairs
  • media relations
  • radio or television
  • audio visual programming
  • media administration and research
  • publishing
  • policy analysis
  • communications project development
    • writing and editing.

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.

Communication Studies Diploma
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