The study of media and communication addresses many contemporary questions. Who controls the media and why? What shape does communication take in today’s global world? What are the different media technologies and at whom are they targeted? Communication and Media Studies addresses these questions and others as it critically examines the role and development of communication in modern society.

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• Admission requirements
• Your first year
• Sample courses and degree map
• Career opportunities

Communication and media studies at Memorial

The communication and media studies major has been one of the fastest growing programs at Memorial since its introduction in 2010. As an interdisciplinary program it provides exposure to courses in various disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Communication and media studies is housed in the Department of English.

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Admission requirements to degree

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.

You may choose Communication and Media Studies as your major at the time of application or you can explore your options and declare a major in a later semester by emailing registrar@mun.ca to make your choice official.

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Your first year

Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take in your first year of the communication and media studies program.

This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.

1. Both LS courses must be in the same language. If your first language is not English and you do not meet the standards for entry into regular first-year English courses you may use English 1020 and 1021 to fulfill this requirement. Such students are permitted to complete up to an additional six credit hours in English CRW courses at the 1000 level in order to fulfill the CRW requirement.

Further assistance

For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.

For additional program information, visit the Department of English or contact the undergraduate program director.

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Sample courses and degree map

CMST 2100 - Introduction to Game Studies
CMST 3002 - AI and Society
CMST 4002 - Media and the Environment

Communications and media studies degree map

Degree maps are navigational tools, designed to help you make the right choices throughout your bachelor of arts degree. They cover information pertaining to your studies, provide study tips, career guidance, suggestions for involvement, advice on go abroad activities and on your well being.

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Career opportunities

A bachelor of arts degree, with a major in communication media studies, prepares students for a variety of careers including:

• advertising
• human resources management
• public relations
• education
• consulting
• telecommunications
• broadcasting
• fine and performing arts
• writing
• publishing
• research (academic and business)

Communication and media studies is also excellent preparation if you intend to pursue a career in law, journalism, film or politics.

Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.

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