Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies & Diploma in Media Communications

The University of Guelph-Humber Media Studies program equips you with the practical skills and experience sought in the media and communications field. You also develop the critical thinking, research and analytical skills employers seek.

In your first year, discover the world of media and communications through courses such as Mass Communication, Media Structure and Policy, and Communication, Technology and Culture.

During your third and fourth years, choose an area of emphasis. Focus on Digital Communications, Image Arts, Journalism or Public Relations. In their final year, students in Digital Communications, Journalism and Public Relations take part in an 280-hour industry internship, gaining practical experience and building a network of contacts. Image Arts students’ internships total 240 hours, followed by a two-week portfolio exhibition of their work.

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Media Studies Program Highlights

Choose from four (4) areas of emphasis

Areas of emphasis are Digital Communication, Image Arts, Journalism or Public Relations.

Workplace experience built into the program

Participate in a full-time, 200-plus hour industry internship in the fourth year of the program.

State-of-the-art facilities

Find a broadcast studio, print lab, photography studio and art gallery on campus.