Overview

About the program

This Communication and Culture program the Toronto Metropolitan University is offered in collaboration with York University. This unique partnership between two universities combines expertise and opportunities for advanced study of media and cultural technologies, as well as communication politics in practice and theory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Armed Conflict, Peace and Media
Asian Studies Perspectives
Cultural Policy
Cultures of Sexuality and Gender
Digital Games and Learning
Future Cinema
History of News
Media Democracy
Media Ethics
Media History
Photographic Vision and Practice
Politics of Aesthetics
Popular Music Studies
Social and Cultural Implications of New Media
Visual Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-21 00:00:00 , International

More details

first consideration date for fall admission: January 19

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies View 21 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)
Statement of research interest
Resumé/CV
Transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency requirement
Writing sample

Tuition Fee

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International

25359 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25359 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5799 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5799 CAD per year during 48 months.

Ontario students: $5,670 per year

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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