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Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Policy St. Thomas University St. Thomas University, Canada

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CAD 18610

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 55

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Communications and Public Policy Major explores the connection between communicating with citizens and creating, implementing, and evaluating public policy. Students in the program will explore the influence of communications in the process of a participatory democracy, preparing them to work as communications professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Discovering communications and public policy
The Communications and Public Policy (COPP) program is the home to the Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy. The program offers a unique set of courses that focus on both public and private-sector communications with an emphasis on how this impacts public policy. 

The program encourages its graduates to be able to work in both English and French and provides opportunities for bilingual students and French immersion students to continue their studies in both languages. Upper-year courses offer students the opportunity to complete course work (and internships) in English and French.

You might be interested in communications and public policy if...

  • You are interested in how governments and organizations work
  • You are interested in learning how organizations communicate effectively
  • You are interested in how effective communication relates to other fields of study that interest you

Critical and transferable skills
Critical and transferable skills gained from studying Communications and Public Policy include:

  • writing
  • critical thinking
  • written and verbal communications
  • multimedia and social media skills
  • public speaking and professional presentations
  • professional career preparation skills

The Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy hosts symposiums and conducts forums, as well as brings distinguished speakers to campus for the benefit of students. Past guests have included a former prime minister of Canada and a senator and expert on mental health.

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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

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 89
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6.5 IELTS Score
89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18610

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 55

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

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