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Applications for Fall 2026 open October 15 with a Priority of Consideration date (and deadline for international applications) of January 15.

Students posing for a group photo at ComCult orientation
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.

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

May 27, 2025
Canada Is a Regionless Country in the Internet Governance World (external link)Opens in New Window
PhD Candidate Dana Cramer has authored a compelling article titled Canada Is a Regionless Country in the Internet Governance World, published by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
May 26, 2025
Kiwaapamin e-kana-waapamiyan: “I See You Looking at Me”
Discover how socially assistive robots, guided by Indigenous knowledge and data sovereignty, are being co-designed to support Anishinaabemowin language revitalization in remote communities.
April 29, 2025
ComCult Spring Mixer & Research Festival – A Wonderful First!
Our first-ever ComCult Spring Mixer & Research Festival brought students and faculty together for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and community.
April 21, 2025
Decolonizing ‘Canada’s Game’
How can hockey be a site of both colonialism and cultural reclamation? In this powerful reflection, Jaydlin Spooner explores self-location in research, sharing her journey through the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) and its role in Indigenous identity formation.
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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.