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Duration
2 years
Tuition
$40,690
Online
Jan 2-Jan 2
Feb 5 - Feb 5 2026
Mar 4 - Mar 4 2026
Apr 1 - Apr 1 2026
May 6 - May 6 2026
Jun 3 - Jun 3 2026
Commitment
Part-Time
Delivery
Online
Credential
Degree
Year Founded
1970
Scholarships
yes
The Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communications Studies Major is a 120-credit online degree completion program. You must complete at least 30 credits through Athabasca University. This program is designed for students who have already completed an approved 2-year post-secondary diploma, or those with a combination of post-secondary education and work experience.
All courses are individualized study, allowing you to complete the coursework at your own pace. With a wide variety of courses, you can design your program to meet your professional needs.
You can finish this program in as little as 2 years of full-time study or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.
What You’ll Learn
- Develop a foundational understanding of contemporary communications practices and technologies in historical perspective.
- Critique theoretical approaches to understanding communications as social, cultural, political and economic phenomena.
- Implement media literacies including analyzing and interpreting messaging in different media for diverse audiences.
- Apply complex ideas in practical and professional contexts as well as in formal academic research, writing and argument formats.
- Communicate clearly, adhering to legal, ethical and professional standards of conduct, including academic integrity.
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Student Reviews (12)
This school is terrible !
Anonymous
Edmonton • August 9, 2023Graduated From
Bachelor of Commerce Major in Accounting
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Do not even waste your time - this school does not care about you one bit. It is so stressful to deal with their complete disorganization and disregard to their students.
Do not even waste your time - this school does not care about you one bit. It is so stressful to deal with their complete disorganization and disregard to their students.
Terrible experience
Anonymous
Dawson Creek • May 5, 2023Graduated From
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Major in Communication Studies
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The employees don’t make any effort to help, bad attitudes and overall cash grab.
The employees don’t make any effort to help, bad attitudes and overall cash grab.