Four years, full time
Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS)
September
This baccalaureate degree enables you to pursue graduate studies at several educational institutions
Do you love to read and write? Do you see yourself working with words and technology to inform, persuade or enlighten people?
WE HAVE A [ PROGRAM ] FOR THAT.
MacEwan University's new Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) degree program combines practice and theory to give you a highly marketable skill set. By combining communication theory and cultural analysis, we give you a communications foundation that will not only get you to work quickly but that will enable you to keep up with the changing landscape of global communications.
Not only will you learn to nurture your creativity but you’ll also benefit from small class sizes, state-of-the-art technology and dedicated, approachable faculty members. Words change the world. Why not share yours?
Essential research and communications skills, ethics, and critical problem-solving techniques are key components of the program. We offer two majors:
Journalism Major
• Gather, write and photograph news content
• Create news and graphics that are adaptive to online environments
• Engage and interact with readers
• Analyze and respond to cultural communications needs and trends
Professional Communications Major
• Research and deliver information to specialized audiences
• Use multimedia publication skills
• Write and edit for print and online publications
• Write to be heard (speeches, training, advertising)
Assignments and Group Projects
• Practice your skills
• Collaborate with other students
• Create a portfolio of work.
Field Placement
In your third year, we give you the opportunity to put your learning to good use! During a 3-credit, 160-hour field placement, you will gain valuable experience, build your portfolio and do some important networking – all of which will help prepare you to get straight to work after graduation!
Technically savvy communications specialists are in high demand. You will graduate with marketable skills, a professional portfolio, work experience and industry connections. And if you feel so inclined, the BCS degree provides a great foundation for graduate studies in the communications field. Discover your new career path at our campus in west Edmonton, Alberta.
Interested in a career in communications? Why wait for the next school year? The Bachelor of Communication Studies is accepting applications NOW for the winter term. Go to Apply Alberta to register. Your career in communications starts NOW.
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