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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Communications (Co-op Available)

Communications (Co-op Available)

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.
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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.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.A. Co-op (Durham GTA Only)

Locations:

  • Durham GTA

Specializations:

  • Business Communication
  • Media Relations
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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
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$20.52-$161.73/hr
Salary Range
99,800
Jobs in Canada
42,800
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Communications Strategist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Publicist
  • Event Planner
  • Project Manager
  • Information Officer
  • Content Creator
  • Research Officer
  • Development Officer
  • Lawyer
  • Entrepreneur

Popular Courses:

  • Becoming Digital
  • Communication Theory
  • Write in Time
  • Workplace Communication
  • Capstone Project Course
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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
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Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements:

  • A minimum 80% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Related Programs

  • English Literature (Co-op Available)
  • Media Studies (Co-op Available)
  • Business Administration (Co-op Available)
  • English (Public Texts) M.A.

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