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In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Graduate program in Communications Studies requires:

Master of Arts (thesis-based, full- or part-time)

a)For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written), or 100 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 8.
b)A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) over the last ten full-course equivalents taken in the applicant’s undergraduate program.
c) A written statement of intent (250-500 words)
d) Two samples of written work
e) A detailed curriculum vitae
f) A completed baccalaureate degree in Communications Studies or related field
g) Two reference letters

Master of Communications Studies (course-based, full- or part-time)
Please note: Applications are not being accepted for the 2011 program.

a)  For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written), or 100 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 8.
b)  A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) over the last ten full-course equivalents taken in the applicant’s undergraduate program.
c) A written statement of intent (250-500 words)
d) Two samples of written work
e) A detailed curriculum vitae
f) A completed baccalaureate degree in Communications Studies or related field
g) Two reference letters

Note: Masters students must take three half-course equivalents in each of Fall and Winter Terms in the first year of their program to be considered full-time. There is no assurance of consideration for funding for part-time students.

Doctor of Philosophy
a) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written), or 100 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 8.
b) A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) over completed graduate courses.
c) A statement of research intent (500-1000 words)
d) Three samples of written work
e) A detailed curriculum vitae
f) Completed baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Communications Studies or equivalent
g) Two reference letters

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Graduate Program in Communications Studies requires the following:

Master of Arts (thesis-based, six half-course equivalents)
a) Two half-course equivalents: Communications Studies 601 and 615
b) One half-course equivalent chosen from Communications Studies 603, 607, or 623
c) Three half-course equivalent electives. One half-course equivalent may be selected from other graduate programs; one half-course equivalent elective may be Communications Studies 711, Directed Studies.

Master of Communications Studies (course-based, ten half-course equivalents)
a) Three half-course equivalents including core courses Communications Studies 601, 605, and 615
b) Five elective half courses. One half- course equivalent may be selected from other graduate programs; one half- course elective may be Communications Studies 711, Directed Studies
c) Communications Studies 790 - Masters Project. Included as two of the ten half course requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (five half-course equivalents)
a) Three half-course equivalents: Communications Studies 601, 615 or equivalent, and 713,
b) One half-course equivalent chosen from Communications studies 603, 607, or 623
c) One half-course equivalent elective may be selected from other graduate programs; one half-course equivalent elective may be Communications Studies 711, Directed Studies.

Note: PhD students who can show that they have taken Communications Studies 601 or equivalent may substitute an elective.

Master of Arts
An interim advisor is assigned by the program in the first year. The student must choose a thesis supervisor by the beginning of the second year.

Master of Communications Studies
The Program Director or designate is the assigned interim advisor for the first two years of the student’s program for full-time and part-time students. The Program Director or designate is the supervisor for part-time students continuing past two years in the program. In the student’s Communications Studies 790 project year, the project supervisor may or may not be the permanent supervisor of record.

Doctor of Philosophy
By June of the first year in program, the student must submit his/her proposed field of research and the name of his/her proposed supervisor for approval by the program. The supervisory committee must be appointed no later than three months after the appointment of the supervisor.

Final thesis oral examinations are open.

Students whose research involves human subjects must receive approval from the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board before beginning data collection.

Master of Arts – Thesis supervisor must approve proposal.

Master of Communications Studies – Project supervisor(s) must approve proposal.

Doctor of Philosophy – In consultation with the supervisory committee, before the candidacy examinations, each doctoral student is required to submit a preliminary thesis proposal that may serve as an additional basis for questioning. A more detailed, Final Thesis Proposal (including an Application for Ethics Approval where relevant), approved by the supervisory committee must be submitted to the graduate coordinator within six months of the successful completion of the candidacy examination.