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Welcome to the Joint Graduate Program in Communication and Culture

Our program is designed for inquisitive minds eager to explore the intersections of communication, culture, and society. With a focus on critical thinking and creative problem-solving, you’ll engage with contemporary issues that shape our world, preparing you for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Student and Faculty Research Profiles
Examples of Research Abstracts
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Quick Facts

program launched in 1999

research intensive Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs

3 research streams: Media and Culture (M&C), Politics and Policy (P&P), and Technology in Practice (TinP)

Over 100 affiliated graduate faculty

scholarly and social activities take place at both universities

alumni have found success throughout Canada and around the world

March 24, 2025
Colonialism and Crypto
Cryptocurrencies didn’t emerge in a vacuum—they are deeply entangled with the legacies of colonialism, capitalism, and economic resistance. In Colonialism and Crypto, Natalie Sotelo explores how financial systems built on wealth extraction and exclusion have shaped the rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin. Can crypto truly disrupt these structures, or will it replicate the inequalities of the past?
March 18, 2025
Reflecting on IS|CS 2025
IS|CS 2025 brought together scholars, artists, and researchers for a thought-provoking day of interdisciplinary dialogue! From critical discussions on media, politics, and culture to innovative research-creation projects, this year’s hybrid conference fostered bold ideas and meaningful connections.
March 7, 2025
Making a Mess with SORCE Collective
SORCE Collective fosters creative, collaborative, and experimental approaches to academic research, emphasizing relational learning, community-building, and the power of collective storytelling. Join us for a Hyperphantasic Storytelling Experience at the 2025 Intersections/Cross-Sections Conference, where we co-create knowledge through experimentation, conversation, and collective imagination.
February 18, 2025
The Bittersweet Taste of Black Anime Fan Experience
In this insightful blog post, Taeja McKoy unpacks the joys and challenges of being a Black anime fan, from cultural representation to the resilience of fan communities.

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With access to both universities, our students benefit from some of the best academic and creative resources available at any Canadian university, including media production facilities, archival collections, on-line and library resources and the many collections, institutions, and creative industries in the region.

Toronto is a vibrant, global city and is also known as one of the safest urban centres in the world. The city's central location means that you will have access to many resources, including adjunct faculty and visiting lecturers and exposure to many culture- and communication-based industries and activities.

Learn more about our Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.