Communications
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 landscape for professional communicators, 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.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
Locations:
- Durham GTA
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- 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
"Rather than just being in the classroom, you’re going out and getting real-world experience."
Career Paths:
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Lawyer
Lawyers and Quebec notaries advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before administration boards and draw up legal documents such as contracts and wills. Lawyers also plead cases, represent clients before tribunals and conduct prosecutions in courts of law. Lawyers are employed in law firms and prosecutor's offices. Quebec notaries are employed in notary offices. Both lawyers and Quebec notaries are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments and various business establishments or they may be self-employed. Articling students are included in this group.
Career Opportunities
- 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
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School 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 (unless otherwise specified below)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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