Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies School of Communication
Credential
Bachelor
Duration
4 year(s)
Program Highlights
Capilano University's Bachelor of Communication Studies fuses theory and practice in a project-based curriculum in various areas of strategic communication.
Students develop expertise in:
- public and media relations
- publishing and cultural criticism
- negotiation, mediation and crisis communication
- communication policy and law
- organisational, interpersonal and intercultural communication
- visual communication and photojournalism.
Learn critical approaches to media, communication and culture, together with applied skills in writing, editing and public speaking.
- Identify, evaluate and apply major theoretical traditions in communication studies.
- Assess and explain the development of communication media, practices and industries.
- Demonstrate critical media literacy as both producers and consumers of communication.
- Employ basic research methods for projects in communication and media studies.
- Analyse the perspectives from which diverse stakeholders engage in communication.
- Risk and crisis communication
- Communication and Canadian culture
- Communication law and policy
- Events planning
- Advocacy communication
- Political communication
- Social media
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $4,066 | $1,327 | $5,393 |
| Year 2 | $4,066 | $1,327 | $5,393 |
| Year 3 | $5,521 | $1,327 | $6,848 |
| Year 4 | $5,371 | $1,327 | $6,699 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $19,023 | $5,310 | $24,333 |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 120.00
Program Notes
Students starting in their baccalaureate degree on or after Fall 2018 and graduating on or after June 2022 must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Important Dates
Application Dates
Feb 4, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 16, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 21, 2020 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 6, 2020 - Aug 3, 2021
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 5, 2021
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements.
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program.
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC.
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents.
- Pay your application fee.
- Admissions will review your application and contact you.
Admission Requirements
Admission Notes
Please note that the admission requirements are minimum requirements.
ENGL 100 is a required course in the Bachelor of Communication Studies. In order to enroll in any English course, students must submit the results of the English Diagnostic Test (EDT) or the Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) unless they meet the EDT/LPI exemptions.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
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School of Communication
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca