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PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie is a postgraduate diploma in Computer Sciences programme taught at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Computer Sciences
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate diploma offers second-cycle training that connects conceptual issues in media communication with contemporary professional practices, developing analytical and reflective capacities for media-communication practitioners. The 30-credit, non-thesis programme is delivered full-time or part-time through day courses at the Montreal campus, with a minimum full-time completion of two trimesters and a maximum of four years, and is designed to be completable in three trimesters. Coursework examines conceptual debates in media, culture, and technology alongside applied communication practice, culminating in an integrative project that connects theoretical analysis with contemporary media and communication practice today. Graduates are prepared for roles in media organizations, cultural institutions, and communication-focused positions requiring both critical and practical media literacy. Admission to the programme is currently suspended.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with specific requirements varying by jurisdiction (Quebec, other Canadian provinces, or international). Required application materials include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, the departmental admission form, two letters of appreciation (preferably from professors), and a 300-word statement identifying and commenting on a debate or issue related to media, culture, and technology.

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en média, culture et technologie be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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