Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies

Communication (MA)

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Program Information

School:Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies
Faculty:Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Description:The Graduate Programs in the School of Communication offer an exciting and dynamic environment in which to study. We draw our student population from around the world, a fact that testifies to both the importance of advanced research in communication studies and to the international reputation Simon Fraser University enjoys in the field of communication. Our programs feature energetic and enthusiastic faculty dedicated to the development of global citizens who will put their education to work in progressive, meaningful causes. The School is committed to providing a varied and relevant curriculum; diligent mentorship and supervision; and myriad opportunities for dialogue, the sharing of research interests, and professional development.



The School has an enviable record of seeing its MA and PhD graduates find positions in universities, colleges, research institutes, government, and the private sector. Our graduate students are engaged in critical, cutting-edge research in fields ranging from cultural studies, to political economy, to science and technology studies. Indeed, the breadth of scholarship that characterizes the School’s graduate programs is one of the hallmarks of the our reputation for excellence on an international scale – a reputation that continues to grow as the School negotiates the many innovative directions in which our students are constantly moving. We are in every sense committed to the principles of teaching excellence; the imperative for a nuanced, critical analysis of contemporary culture; and the fostering of an intellectual climate in which our students can realize their full intellectual potential.

URL:Communication (MA) at Simon Fraser University - Graduate Studies
Thesis Based:Yes
Course Based:Yes

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    For admission to the MA program, the applicant should normally have completed or be near completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline at a recognized university or college with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since Communication is an interdisciplinary programme, disciplinary considerations are generally considered as secondary to the proposed project and to availability of adequate supervision.

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Portfolio

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 06, 2022