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Communication and Cultural Studies

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Deadlines

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  • Full-time regular-session application, calendar deadline

    2027–28 full-time regular session · Undergraduate full-time regular session. Exact program and applicant-category conditions still apply.

    The university calendar prints this general date. Check the chosen program and applicant-category deadline for any earlier requirement; this is not a guarantee of program availability.

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March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
  • Page adds: "Programs may close at any point after the official deadline without warning."
  • International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing
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March 1September application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
  • Concordia asks U.S. and international applicants to apply by February 1 to allow time for immigration processing
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Grade 12 U English, or Grade 12 U French for students attending a French secondary school
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including the required language course.
  • Published minimum cut-off indicator: B- overall.
  • Submit the two-part departmental application essay in one PDF. Applicants selecting both communication degrees submit a distinct essay for each choice.
Concordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario section
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

Published normal start terms. The current availability check covers September 2027.

Concordia Communication and Cultural Studies program and admission requirements
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Concordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario sectionConcordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario section
  2. Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    Concordia admissionsConcordia admissions
  3. Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
    • Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
    Concordia undergraduate official document requirementsConcordia undergraduate official document requirements
  4. Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
    • Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
    Concordia international document translation requirementsConcordia international document translation requirements
  5. Step 5Select the degree and named academic plan in Concordia’s application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Concordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario sectionConcordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario section

Submit the two-part departmental application essay in one PDF. Applicants selecting both communication degrees submit a distinct essay for each choice.

Concordia Communication and Cultural Studies program and admission requirements
Applicant pathways
Quebec CEGEP entry

Applicants presenting a Quebec DEC

  • Published CEGEP requirement: 24 R score.
Concordia Communication and Cultural Studies program and admission requirements

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • The BA requires at least 90 credits, including at least 15 credits outside the program’s four-letter discipline. Graduation requires acceptable standing and a minimum final GPA of 2.00.
ReferencesConcordia Communication Studies academic calendarConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural StudiesConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Section 31.003 BA degree requirementsConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Communication Studies course listsConcordia advising · Communication Studies undergraduate advisingConcordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, COMS 464
Credits and degree requirements
  • The 42-credit major is split into Stage I (12 credits), Stage II (9) and Stage III (21).
ReferencesConcordia Communication Studies academic calendarConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural StudiesConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Section 31.003 BA degree requirementsConcordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Communication Studies course listsConcordia advising · Communication Studies undergraduate advisingConcordia University 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar, COMS 464

Program facts

Published thresholdB- overall

Published high-school minimum cut-off indicator. Admission may be more competitive.

Concordia Communication and Cultural Studies program and admission requirementsConcordia Canadian secondary school requirements, Ontario section

Courses

Separate application choice and essay from Communication Studies. The native program has a 42-credit major. The 2026–27 calendar defines three stages for the BA Major in Communication and Cultural Studies.

Stage I · required courses4 listed

First-year advising places COMS 225 in Fall only and recommends splitting the four courses two per term.

Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural Studies
Stage II · research requirement1 listed
Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural Studies
Stage II · approved choices9 listed

Choose 6 credits.

Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural Studies
Stage III · advanced seminar1 listed
Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · BA Major in Communication and Cultural Studies
Stage III · examples from the approved Studies list9 listed

Select 18 credits from the complete approved Studies list.

Concordia 2026–27 Undergraduate Calendar · Communication Studies course lists
Elective choices
  • Stage II includes COMS 325 and 6 credits from the named choice menu.
  • Stage III includes COMS 425 and 18 credits from 300- and 400-level Studies courses. At least 9 of the 18 credits must be at the 400 level.
Study routes
  • Communication and Cultural Studies major
Study locations

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Film and television
  • Radio
  • Animation
  • Social media
  • Publishing and professional writing
  • Independent arts organizations
  • Media policy analysis and consulting
  • Advertising and public relations
  • Non-governmental organizations
Career sectorsConcordia Communication and Cultural Studies · published career examples
Scope and qualifications

Examples published by Concordia for this programme. Some paths require further study or professional credentials.

Costs

Arts and Science

Published tuition

2026–27 · Fall 2026 + winter 2027 · Per credit · CAD

Quebec residents example · Choose your category

Tuition$103.92 / credit

Standard tuition · Approved residency and French-study exemptions change rates

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