Offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, BA/BS in Communication is a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Communication Studies
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Communication is offered as a Bachelor of Arts major at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, through a multidisciplinary program that draws on varied theories, methods, and approaches to analyze communication within social, political, and cultural environments. The major is grounded in communication and media theory, research, and ethics, and combines required courses from related disciplines with electives to introduce students to the broader context in which communication occurs; it suits students interested in media literacy, interpersonal, small-group, and organizational communication, and the sociopolitical dimensions of communication in contemporary society. Stated program objectives include developing a broad understanding of communication theory, contributing to communication as a field and discipline, examining the contextual nature of communication in its various forms, and building an appreciation for ethical communication practice. Graduates pursue a wide range of careers spanning communication-focused roles such as copy editor, correspondent, or advertising copywriter; research and analytical roles such as media consultant or public opinion pollster; and interpersonal roles such as sales, fundraising, or social-networking coordination, and many go on to graduate or professional school. It suits students seeking a theory-grounded, versatile communication credential.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: This program's own requirements page defers to Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar) rather than stating its own academic thresholds. Domestic applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses; for Nova Scotia and comparable Canadian provinces this means at least five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%, including Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher, with detailed requirements varying by province. International secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants need an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE Academic 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95).
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
