Master of Arts [M.A] (Communication and Media Studies)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 997 by THE Global Ranking 2024
₹5.1 L/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary
- The University of Calgary offers an MA in Communication and Media Studies for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time (2 years) and part-time (3 years) basis.
- It is also a thesis-based program and can be completed full time and part-time both program in 4 years.
- The program provides a dynamic environment, a community of students from around the world, and a faculty dedicated to fostering a setting where students can reach their full academic potential.
- Students with full-time get the facilities to do some additional courses such as:
- Critical Media Studies
- Communication Infrastructure
- Environmental communication Issues
- Media and Politics and more.
- In this program, students have to complete 3 core courses and 3 elective courses.
- The core course topics include interdisciplinary approaches to communication and media studies, communication theory, and research methods.
- Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend an open oral defense.
- A master’s degree in communication and media studies will give students the pre-requisite for a PhD.
- University offers interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous theoretical and methodological grounding, and encourage students to develop unique programs of study.
- The student-faculty ratio of the Communication and Media Studies program is 4:1.
- Students get the opportunities to apply in private sector companies like communication/media/film-related companies, and in public sector companies like non-profit organizations.
- The mission of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is to foster excellence, creativity, and innovation in graduate education and research at the University of Calgary.
- The department gets many awards such as Achievement Awards, Federal awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- Job opportunities after the MA Communication and Media Studies are Sound Engineer, Sound Mixer, TV Correspondent, etc and the average salary goes up to 46,554 USD.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹506101 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹1011872 (CAD 16480) |
| Total Cost | ₹1431932 (CAD 102063) |
| Health Insurance | ₹20262 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | ₹18420 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | ₹48836 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹332542 (CAD 5416) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Two Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
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Career and Placement after Course
Following are the Job opportunities of MA in Communication and Media Studies are:
- Sound Engineer
- Film Director
- Public Relations Officer
- Sound Mixer and Sound Recorder
- Special Correspondent
- TV Correspondent
- Producer
- Radio Jockey
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 7.7 L/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saryu Doshi Graduate Fellowships in Liberal Arts & Sciences | Scholarship per student₹ 2.5 L/Yr$4,078 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.