Hons in Media and the Public Interest (MPI)
London, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #142 =
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At Western University in London, Canada, Hons in Media and the Public Interest (MPI) is offered as a honours degree in Media Studies & Mass Media programme.
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Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Media Studies & Mass Media
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: westerncalendar.uwo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Media and the Public Interest (MPI) is an Honours Specialization at Western University built around MediaCom coursework, requiring 9.0 courses beyond first year. Core courses (MediaCom 2000F/G, 2100F/G, 2200F/G, 2500A/B and 3100F/G) introduce media theory, communication and public-interest issues, while further required and elective courses, including MediaCom 2152F/G, 3025A/B, 3110F/G, 3215F/G, 3218F/G, 3221F/G, 3832F/G and the 3901F/G-3902F/G and 3931-3936F/G course groups, examine media industries, policy and public communication in depth. Fourth-year options (MediaCom 4030F/G-4039F/G) provide advanced seminar-style study. Admission from first year requires designated MediaCom prerequisites and a minimum average across four principal courses, with enrolment in all MPI modules limited and not guaranteed by meeting minimum requirements. Graduates earn an Honours Bachelor's degree specializing in media and public-interest communication.
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About Western University
“Veritas et Utilitas”
Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 37,875
QS rank: #142 =
Programs: 271
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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