At MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Bachelor of Communication Studies is offered as a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 293 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 293 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Communication Studies at MacEwan University, offered through the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications, focuses on journalism and professional communication. The program teaches students to craft clear, compelling messages and to tell stories across a range of media formats rather than a single channel. Hands-on training is supported by a television and video production lab, giving students practical experience with media production alongside coursework in communication theory and practice. The program is delivered at MacEwan's Edmonton campus. It suits students interested in storytelling, media production, and connecting with audiences through journalism or professional communication roles. Detailed information on specific majors or concentrations within the degree, program length, and delivery format is available through the university's linked admission requirements, deadlines, and course pages rather than the general program overview, so applicants should consult those resources for complete curriculum details before applying. The program is positioned for students who want a communications-focused undergraduate credential grounded in both theoretical understanding of media and applied production skills gained through lab-based coursework.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1 and four subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D (maximum two Group B subjects from different disciplines, maximum one Group D subject), with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more university credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) may substitute ELA 30-1 at 65% or six university-level English credits at a minimum grade of C-. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits are admitted on a 2.0 AGPA plus the required courses. The programme's own page defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, published at MacEwan.ca/ELP; accepted evidence includes IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section), Duolingo 115, CAEL 70 (60 per band) or PTE Academic 59 (56 per band).
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. Winter 2027 entry: November 30, 2026. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
