UofC

Communications Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications Studies

BA in Communications Studies with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Communications Studies

BA Honours in Communications Studies with Co-operative Education

Bachelor of Communications Studies (BCS)

Bachelor of Communications Studies (BCS) with Co-operative Education

Film Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Studies

BA in Film studies with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Film Studies

BA Honours in Film Studies with Co-operative Education

Bachelor of Film Studies (BFS)

Bachelor of Film Studies (BFS) with Co-operative Education

Science, Technology and Society

Note: Admission to Science, Technology and Society programs have been suspended as of Fall 2015. Students in these programs should consult with an Arts program advisor to ensure completion of program requirements in a timely manner.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Science, Technology and Society

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Science, Technology and Society

BA in Science, Technology and Society with Co-operative Education

BSc in Science, Technology and Society with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Science, Technology and Society

BSc Honours in Science, Technology and Society

BA Honours in Science, Technology and Society with Co-operative Education

BSc Honours in Science, Technology and Society with Co-operative Education

Note: Minors are offered in: Communications Studies; Film Studies; and Science, Technology and Society.

The Department of Communication, Media, and Film Studies hosts programs in Communications Studies and Film Studies.

First-year students in all degree programs offered by the Department of Communication, Media, and Film Studies are encouraged to explore courses in a variety of areas. It is recommended that a first-year program include at least two of the following:

• Communications Studies 201
• Communications Studies 203
• Film 201

In addition, students should also select at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Faculty of Arts. Degree programs offered by the Department of Communication, Media, and Film Studies may include senior-level courses offered by other Departments either as core requirements or as options. It is therefore useful to take first-year courses from a variety of other areas. In addition, students should normally select 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Faculty of Science.

Department Office: Social Sciences 320

Phone: 403.220.6207

Fax: 403.210.8138

Email: ccapmail@ucalgary.ca

Website: http://comcul.ucalgary.ca

Students should consult a program advisor in the Arts Students’ Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements.

For more specific advice regarding course selection and requirements in the major field, students should consult the subject advisor located in their home Department (consult Department website for contact information).

Prospective students wishing to enter any of the BA Programs offered by the Department of Communication, Media, and Film Studies must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 Admission Requirements at the University of Calgary. Annual application deadlines are found in A.3 Deadline Dates for Undergraduate Applications for Admission and Transcripts.

Limitation of Enrolment

Enrolment is limited in the Major in Communications Studies. Whenever demand exceeds capacity, enrolment will be limited and students will be admitted on a competitive basis.

The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section, 3.4.3 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework.

Students taking Majors offered by the Department of Communication, Media, and Film Studies are eligible to apply for Honours by the February 1 deadline only if they will complete the program during the following academic year.

In addition to completing an application in the online Student Centre by the February 1 deadline, students must submit a completed application form for Communications Studies 590 or Film 590 (Honours Thesis) to the Communication, Media, and Film Studies Advisor. The application form must be signed by a thesis supervisor and include a preliminary thesis proposal. To meet the February 1 deadline, it is recommended that students wishing to enrol in the Honours program obtain guidelines and an application form from the Communication, Media, and Film Studies Advisor no later than January 1. Students are strongly advised to secure a thesis supervisor no later January 15.