Professional Communication - BA (Hons)
Is it for you?
Professional Communication is a flexible program that explores all aspects of communication including written, visual, auditory, digital and interpersonal.
Learn to write, create and produce strategic content for a range of fields and industries, across multiple platforms.
You’ll experiment with diverse media, access the latest digital technologies and software, and learn how to connect, engage and communicate with audiences. Gain the skills necessary to evolve and adapt in the ever-changing job market through hands-on coursework, simulation workshops, guest lectures from industry leaders, internships and international learning activities.
Program info
Faculty:
The Creative School
Program format(s):
Full time: 4 Year
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Academic requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred).
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,305 - $7,798
Out-of-province students: $8,481 - $8,995
International students: $35,102 - $35,521
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st Semester
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
2nd Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Your future
- Public relations
- Corporate communications
- Event planner
- Public policy
- Research
- Health care
- Marketer
- Event manager
- Social media manager
- Account manager
- Brand strategy
- Graduate studies in communication, including TMU’s Master of Professional Communication, law, journalism or public policy
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2024 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.