The MA program in Media Studies admits up to ten students in September of each year. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. We offer two program options:
Thesis Option
Five courses (one of which is a research workshop) and the research, writing, and defence of a thesis of approximately 100 pages.
Major Research Paper Option
Nine courses (one of which is a research workshop) and the research and writing of a paper of approximately 50 pages.
Graduates of the MA program will be well prepared to pursue doctoral studies in media studies, communication or other related disciplines, or to enter the workplace in a variety of communications-related industries, in research, consulting, education, and in the communications, policy and regulatory agencies of government.