Interdisciplinary Studies
Get a master’s degree that allows you to study across arts, humanities, and social sciences. Choose your own learning path according to your interests—we offer 12 focus areas, including an independent study track.
A degree-completion program that brings together your real-world knowledge and experience with theory and research from the communications field.
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The Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communications Studies Major is a 120-credit online degree completion program. You must complete at least 30 credits through Athabasca University. This program is designed for students who have already completed an approved 2-year post-secondary diploma, or those with a combination of post-secondary education and work experience.
All courses are individualized study, allowing you to complete the coursework at your own pace. With a wide variety of courses, you can design your program to meet your professional needs.
You can finish this program in as little as 2 years of full-time study or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.