Communication Studies Diploma
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies School of Communication
Credential
Diploma
Duration
20 month(s)
Program Highlights
Gain the skills and abilities you’ll need start a career in communication, or to move on to upper level university courses in communication studies.
The Communication Studies Diploma is a two-year, 60-credit program that provides a foundation for students who are aiming at careers in:
- journalism
- public, community and government affairs
- media relations
- radio or television
- audio visual programming
- media administration and research
- publishing
- policy analysis
- communications project development
- writing and editing.
- 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.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both |
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $3,986 | $1,269 | $5,255 |
| Year 2 | $3,986 | $1,269 | $5,255 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,972 | $2,538 | $10,510 |
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: 60.00
Important Dates
Application Dates
Feb 5, 2019 - Dec 3, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 12, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 17, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 1, 2019 - Aug 4, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 6, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2020 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 4, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 16, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 21, 2020 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 Communication Studies diploma. In order to enroll in any English course, students must submit the results of the Capilano University 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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Have questions about this program?
School of Communication
604 990 7939 cmns@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca