Media Studies (MA)

The MA in Media Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts to examine contemporary media culture, history, and theory. The program requires a minimum of 45 credits over two years of full-time study and offers multiple completion routes: a thesis option, a course-based option, and a research-creation thesis option that combines scholarly and creative work; a major research paper option exists but is currently suspended for new admissions. Coursework and research explore topics such as media history, media theory, and the social and cultural dimensions of communication technologies. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in communication, or an equivalent qualification in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.00; experience in a media-related field is considered an asset. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient proficiency for graduate study. The program admits students in the Fall term, with an application deadline of January 15 for all applicants.