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Cert in Certificat en communication

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Cert in Certificat en communication is a certificate in Communication Studies programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Communication Studies
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate in Communication at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 30-credit first-cycle programme introducing students to the foundations, issues, and current practices of the communication field. Coursework builds familiarity with the sector, exposes students to the current challenges facing different areas of communication practice, explores digital communication tools, and develops practical skills in writing communication materials. The programme is delivered on campus in Chicoutimi and admits students in the winter and fall terms. It suits candidates coming directly from CEGEP, students transferring university-level credits from another field, and applicants with at least one year of full-time, attested experience in a communication-related role who do not hold the standard academic prerequisites. The programme draws candidates from a range of backgrounds, including recent CEGEP graduates, students transferring university-level credits from another discipline, and working professionals building formal credentials around existing communication experience.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the certificate in Communication follows three routes. Under the college route, applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or the equivalent. Under the university route, candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of fifteen university-level credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on a 4.3 scale. Under the experience route, applicants must have relevant, attested experience of at least one year full-time in a communication-related field. Candidates whose first language is not French must also meet the university's French-language proficiency requirement, demonstrated through a recognized test such as the TCF, DELF/DALF, or the university's own TF-UQAC test, unless exempted.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en communication award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Certificate in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

Can Cert in Certificat en communication be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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