University of Calgary
speciality: Communication

U of C has a tendency to combine all their programs with their business school (Haskanye). This provides great opportunities for networking and taking additional classes or program streams to bolster your degree.

I don’t regret choosing UofC to pursue my degree in Communications. It contains various of research/thesis assignments in most of your classes but research and writing arguments has shaped me to be more analytical which has made me know myself better especially career wise. If you are better at expressing yourself in written format and if you feel comfortable learning independently, this is the program and university for you.

I don’t regret choosing UofC to pursue my degree in Communications. It contains various of research/thesis assignments in most of your classes but research and writing arguments has shaped me to be more analytical which has made me know myself better especially career wise. If you are better at expressing yourself in written format and if you feel comfortable learning independently, this is the program and university for you.

The BA Communications and Media Studies program at the University of Calgary offers a comprehensive curriculum that leans heavily towards theoretical knowledge and research rather than hands-on production experience. While the program provides a solid foundation in communication theories and concepts, students may find a limited focus on real-life applications and practical production skills. Much of the coursework tends to emphasize rote learning, which can be beneficial for developing a strong theoretical base but may leave some students seeking more opportunities for creative and practical application of their knowledge.

One notable aspect of the program is its strong emphasis on research, which can be a valuable skill in the field of communications. However, for those aspiring to careers in media production or other practical communication fields, it may be necessary to seek additional opportunities outside of the program to gain hands-on experience. Overall, the BA Communications and Media Studies program at the University of Calgary provides a solid academic foundation in the field but may benefit from a greater balance between theoretical learning and practical application to better prepare students for diverse career paths within the communication industry.

UofC is excellent for those who want to engage in research or entrepreneurship opportunities. The faculty of arts has decent professors, although mostly theory-based. Great for the sciences, although make sure to check professor ratings. If you are international then I recommend finding off-campus housing as the dining center is awful.

UofC provides so many courses that it’s hard to summise all of their unique experiences. In the Communications and Media course, it deals with conceptual theory and a lot of rhetoric study.
If you’re looking for more practical courses, then it wouldn’t be helpful, but this course cements a solid understanding of Communication literature and accepted phenomena.

The professors at University of Calgary are very engaging and encouraging. There hasn’t been a moment where I felt unseen or unheard by any of them, and my peers as well. Although, due to COVID, some interaction has been limited and has made it difficult to get the full value of some of my courses without the face to face interactions.