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Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies Brock University Brock University, Canada

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CAD 32500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 130

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in studying how people communicate, ways that social structures affect communication, or how new technologies are changing human communications?

The Media and Communication Studies program focuses on the impact of media and communication in the creation of meaning, identity and social change. The program emphasizes the study of media content, audiences and institutions in their political, economic and social contexts in Canada and elsewhere.

 

Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2025, May 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English (ENG4U)

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

32500

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 130

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

We are pleased to announce exclusive incentives for our January 2026 intake:

  • $3,000 Agent Bonus – For every new direct-entry undergraduate application submitted from Aug 1, 2025.
  • $3,000 Student Scholarship – For all new undergraduate students registering full-time in Jan 2026.

Both incentives are in addition to existing scholarships/commissions and will be paid in installments. (Deferrals not eligible)
 


 

Scholars Award

Our largest award is the Brock Scholars awards. These awards are automatic and open to every incoming student from anywhere in the world. To qualify, you must be entering your first undergraduate program (no previous post-secondary experience).

 

Brock Scholars Award (please review complete terms here) grades criteria (Ontario equivalent grades) and award amounts are:

Amount of award Admission average (final grades)*
$13,600 ($3,400 each year) 95.0% and above
$7,600 ($1,900 each year) 90.0% – 94.9%
$3,600 ($900 each year) 85.0% – 89.9%
$1,600 ($400 each year) 80.0% – 84.9%


Your admission average is calculated using the prerequisites for your offered program of study. A Brock Scholars Award is offered at the time of admission and may increase or decrease if your final average changes.
** Brock Scholars awards are renewable for up to three years. Students pursuing a three-year degree will be eligible for two renewals. For complete renewal requirements and terms, please click here.


Other awards available to incoming international students 2024-2025 academic year: 

Awards Value Application instructions
2025 International Bursary $10,000.00 Offered for Fall 2025 Only: $10,000.00 for students currently completing an OSSD, planning to attend full time undergraduate studies in fall and winter terms, and who will be paying international fees.
International Ambassador Award Variable-Equal to domestic tuition (only) rates Must meet requirements. Selection by committee. Apply below.
The Caribbean International Scholarship $4,000 Awarded to two (2) 1st year undergraduate students who show academic promise and financial need. Applicable countries: Cuba; Haiti; Dominican Republic; Jamaica; Trinidad & Tobago; Guadeloupe; Martinique; Bahamas; Barbados; Saint Lucia; Curacao; Aruba; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Grenada; Antigua and Barbuda; Dominica; Cayman Islands; Saint Kitts & Nevis; Saint Maarten; Turks & Caicos Islands; Saint Martin; British Virgin Islands; Caribbean Netherlands; Anguilla; Saint Barthelemy and Montserrat
Brock Global Reach Award $1,500 - C level average or higher required. Every year Brock welcomes students from over 100 countries. To support this global diversity, the first 10 students to accept their offer in an academic year (across the May/Sept/Jan intakes) from the regions listed, will automatically receive this award: Africa, East Asia, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America, Middle East & North Africa, USA & Caribbean, Southeast Asia & Oceania, South Asia.
International Transfer Award $1,500 - Awarded to 20 international students who have completed at least one year of study at a recognized post-secondary institution outside of Canada, transferring to Brock for full-time undergraduate studies earning 0.5-4.5 transfer credits. Students transferring from Canadian institutions are eligible for other awards found here: https://brocku.ca/safa/awards-and-bursaries/transfer-students/
Brock University Sanctuary Award $4,000 -Awarded to 10 international students admitted to full time undergraduate studies, meeting all pre-requisite requirements. Students are considered, by application, and must be applying to Brock from a region identified by UN Crises Relief within the calendar year of their application. Apply below.

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