📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

Gain the skills and abilities you’ll need start a career in communication, or to move on to upper level university courses in communication studies. The Communication Studies Diploma is a two-year, 60-credit program that provides a foundation for students who are looking to break into the field of strategic communication. In the program, you'll gain an impressive range of skills and competencies, with extensive training in writing and editing, media literacy and analysis. You'll also sharpen your abilities in research methods, understanding the connections between legacy and digital media, media and its function in society and Canadian cultural industries. A credential in communications can be applied to most fields of undergraduate and post-graduate study. Contact the School of Communication today to learn more. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Core CMNS Courses
Total credits: 15.00

Required:
CMNS 112 Introduction to Communication Studies 3.00 credits
CMNS 132 Explorations in Mass Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 261 Interpreting Communication Documents 3.00 credits
CMNS 262 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication Studies 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 231 Cultural Industries in Canada 3.00 credits
SOC 223 Media and Society 3.00 credits

Choice
Total credits: 3.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 209 History of Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 253 Society and Digital Media 3.00 credits

Choice
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 222 Communication and Ideology 3.00 credits
CMNS 235 Understanding News 3.00 credits
CMNS 236 Understanding Television 3.00 credits

Choice
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 190 Writing for Popular Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 209 History of Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 222 Communication and Ideology 3.00 credits
CMNS 235 Understanding News 3.00 credits
CMNS 236 Understanding Television 3.00 credits
CMNS 253 Society and Digital Media 3.00 credits
CMNS 255 Interpersonal Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 270 Visual Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 295 The Culture of Advertising 3.00 credits
CMNS 353 Technology and Everyday Life 3.00 credits
CMNS 360 Strategic Communication 3.00 credits
CMNS 370 Photography as Communication: Fact and Fiction 3.00 credits

Electives
Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
Choose 27.00 credits from the following list:
Note: At least 3 credits must be designated as Quantitative/Analytical.

Humanities (Art History, History, English, Foreign languages, Linguistics, Philosophy, Studio or Performing Arts and courses designated as Humanities in Women's and Gender Studies) credits 9.00 credits
Science/Applied Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering, Geology, Math, Statistics, Physics and courses designated as Science in Geography, Kinesiology and Psychology) credits 6.00 credits
Social Science (Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology {except SOC 223} and courses designated as Social Science in Geography, Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies) or Business credits 12.00 credits
Total program credits: 60.00

Learning outcomes
Identify, evaluate and apply major theoretical traditions in communication studies.
Assess and explain the development of communication media, practices and industries.
Demonstrate critical media literacy as both producers and consumers of communication.
Employ basic research methods for projects in communication and media studies.
Analyse the perspectives from which diverse stakeholders engage in communication.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,230 USD per year

8,460 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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