Master of Arts - Communication (Major Research Paper or Project)
About Master of Arts - Communication (Major Research Paper or Project)
The Department of Communication at the Faculty of Arts offers an MA program in Communication with thesis or with research paper. Students enrolled in the research paper also have the option of participating in a double degree program offered conjointly with the University catholique de Louvain, allowing them to earn a Master en communication multilingue at the same time as their MA from the University of Ottawa.
The Department of Communication also offers a Master of Communication (MC) by coursework to which a co-op option can be added, and a PhD in Communication.
The department is one of the participating units in the collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy.
The MA program focuses on two fields of research: media studies and organizational communication. The media studies field examines the content and the modes of operation of traditional and emerging media in their social, cultural, economic, political and regulatory contexts.
Organizational communication focuses on interpersonal and group interactions in the workplace; planning for internal and external communication in private, public, and nonprofit organizations; risk/crisis communication, public relations, ICT’s uses within organizations, etc.
The MA program aims to develop in graduates the following skills:
- Evaluate critically the theories, concepts and assumptions underlying media studies or organizational communication with particular attention to their chosen research interest.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and work with the varying epistemological traditions developed by French-speaking and English-speaking scholars in communication studies.
- Contribute to the development of skills, theories, approaches, and materials for both academics and professionals.
- Analyze data and communicate research results to diverse audiences, including scholars, policymakers, and professionals in communication studies.
Similar Programs
5
Master of Arts - Communication - Concentration in Health Communications (Major Research Paper or Project)
University of Ottawa
Earliest Intake
Jan 2026
Deadline
May 2025
Tuition (1st year)
$25,470.00 CAD
Application Fee
$123.00 CAD
Master of Communication (Course) (Optional Co-op)
University of Ottawa
Earliest Intake
Sep 2026
Deadline
Feb 2026
Tuition (1st year)
$29,033.00 CAD
Application Fee
$123.00 CAD
Master of Arts - Communication (Thesis)
University of Ottawa
Earliest Intake
Sep 2026
Deadline
Feb 2026
Tuition (1st year)
$25,470.00 CAD
Application Fee
$123.00 CAD
ApplyBoard Services
GIC
Program
International Student GIC Program
Obtain your GIC from one of Canada’s largest banks without any processing fees.
Student
Loans
ApplyBoard Loans Services
Don’t let a lack of funds keep you from achieving your dreams. Jumpstart your (or your student’s) educational journey with ApplyBoard Student Loans.
Study in University of Ottawa & Achieve Your Dreams
Ready to launch your study abroad journey? You make it happen, but ApplyBoard makes it easy! Follow in the steps of 500,000+ other students and trust our experts to guide your way.
Register for Free Today
