Communications (B.A.) (Co-op)

Get career-ready as you work alongside faculty experts who will equip you with the key skills needed in the careers of today: in communication, critical thinking, and writing.

The ability to understand how we communicate with one another across multiple platforms is an integral part of our world. Trent’s Communications degree, offered exclusively at our Durham GTA Campus, allows you to develop the skills and expertise you need to stand out in a competitive job market. The ability to think critically and responsively about the ever-changing communications landscape, dominated by social media innovation, is a much-valued skill. Understanding the history of communication can assist you in shaping its future. A degree in communications opens the doors for you to work in a broad range of career options, enabling you to find a career in a field you are passionate about.

Resume Boosters:

Explore your career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year paid co-op stream, giving you the edge for future career success
Make a difference in the local community through a final-year capstone project, allowing you to develop and refine communications, team-building, and critical thinking skills
Take courses that teach high demand and long-lasting skills that help you manage complex projects, work well with others, and write clearly and persuasively
Undertake hands-on projects (like podcasts and social media analyses) in courses that will also put your presentation skills to the test

Career Paths:

Project Manager
Lawyer
Social Media Manager
Communications Strategist
Research Officer
Chief Information Officer
Content Creator
Development Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Entrepreneur

Popular Courses:

Becoming Digital
Write in Time
Workplace Communication
Capstone Project Course
Event Management
Crisis Communications
Communications Theory
Directed Reading Course

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
A minimum 70% overall final average
ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
A minimum 80% overall final average
ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%