Communication (Certificate)

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, Communication (Certificate) is a certificate in Communication Studies programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Communication Studies

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 954 / credit

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: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit certificate familiarizes students with the theoretical and technical aspects of mass communication, offered at the Montreal campus on a full-time or part-time basis with fall admission only. Its flexible structure lets students concentrate on a single communication domain or combine several, drawing on at least three to six credits of foundational theory courses, nine to twelve credits of elective theory courses, twelve to fifteen credits of workshop-based practical courses, and three credits from a complementary theory course.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Candidates must meet French-proficiency requirements under UQAM's language policy. Direct entry is via a DEC, with selection based on the applicant's cote de rendement. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older with at least six months of experience in mass communications, assessed through UQAM's test de scolaptitudes. Those with prior university study need at least 15 completed university credits. Candidates with a diploma from outside Quebec need at least 13 years of schooling. Admission is offered in the fall trimester only.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université du Québec à Montréal

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Communication (Certificate) award?

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

How much does Communication (Certificate) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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