Bachelor's in Communications & Media
Introduction
Communications & Media is a Bachelor program taught at Canadian Mennonite University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Communications and Media BA prepares students to tell meaningful stories that connect people, challenge ideas, and spark understanding. Students study communication through critical reflection and creative production, with work across writing, design, audio, video, and strategy. The program also examines how history, ethics, politics, psychology, culture, and religion shape communication, and how context affects messages.
CMU emphasizes learning by doing. Students complete hands-on activities from their first classes, including audio production, pitching stories, design, and communication strategy. Every student completes at least one work placement as part of the degree, with placements described across radio and podcast production, marketing or public relations, graphic design or social media management, journalism or content creation internships, and communications roles in churches, arts organizations, or advocacy groups.
The program is designed for students who want to engage audiences and represent religious and spiritual convictions with accuracy, nuance, and care. It leads to careers in media, storytelling, and strategic communication, including roles such as journalist, podcast producer, broadcaster, communications officer, media coordinator, and content strategist.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Communications & Media at Canadian Mennonite University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Canadian Mennonite University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Canadian Mennonite University as pre-requiste for admission in Communications & Media.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Typical entry requirements for this program include a high school diploma or equivalent, showcasing strong performance in English and relevant coursework. Admission may also consider a portfolio of creative work or involvement in extracurricular activities related to communications or media.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.cmu.ca/programs/communications
More Information
- Journalist
- Podcast producer
- Broadcaster
- Public relations professional
- Marketing professional
- Internal communications professional
- Non-profit or advocacy organization roles
- Communications officer
- Media coordinator
- Content strategist
- Communications roles in churches, arts organizations, or advocacy groups
- Graduate work in communications, media studies, journalism, or related fields
- Graphic or digital design and visual communication roles
- Entrepreneur, consultant, or creative who builds a career around storytelling
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.