Communication is how we build relationships, shape culture, influence public debate, and move ideas into action.
At Trent Durham, you’ll study how communication works, how messages are created, why some resonate, how audiences respond, and how media and technology shape their reach and impact.
Think Strategically
Use research, critical judgment, and an understanding of audiences to identify communication problems, recognize opportunities, and develop effective strategies.
Create Boldly
Build practical skills in writing, storytelling, public speaking, public relations, social media, campaigns, digital content creation, and artificial intelligence.
Make an Impact
Apply what you learn to help organizations and individuals connect with audiences, respond to challenges, tell meaningful stories, and turn ideas into action.
The Trent Advantage
Small classes give you space to experiment, collaborate, and receive meaningful feedback from award-winning faculty with current professional experience.
Shape the degree around your goals through a specialization in Public Relations or Business Communication.
Undergraduate Program
Think strategically. Create boldly. Make an impact. Learn with award-winning faculty working in the field and build real-world experience before you graduate.
Experiential Learning
Communications students can build experience through creative and client-based coursework, a final-year capstone, a half-year internship, and a year-long field placement course. These opportunities will allow you to apply your skills, make connections, and launch your professional career.
Current Student Resources
Internal and external resources for Trent Durham students to help them better succeed, including a form to submit suggestions and ideas!
Postgraduate Certificates
Earn your professional certificate in as little as eight months as you learn the fundamentals and interdisciplinary uses of AI to increase your competitive career advantage.
Faculty & Support Staff
The Communications Program’s dedicated faculty and staff are here to help and guide you through your University career.
