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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$40,690

 

Jan 2-Jan 2

Plus 5 other start dates

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)

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Athabasca University

This school is terrible !

Anonymous

Edmonton • August 9, 2023

Graduated From

Bachelor of Commerce Major in Accounting

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

1 stars

Curriculum:

1 stars

Job Assistance:

1 stars

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.

Athabasca University

Terrible experience

Anonymous

Dawson Creek • May 5, 2023

Graduated From

Bachelor of Professional Arts, Major in Communication Studies

Overall:

1 out of 5

Job Assistance:

na

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.

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