Communication Studies Diploma Program

Communication Studies is a new and growing field whose central concern is to examine the role played by communication practices, processes, and media in human societies. Communication studies promotes a critical exploration of connections between the structures of communication (media technologies, industries, and policies) and their impacts on meaning-making, social relationships, cultural practices, power, and the economy.

The Communication Studies Diploma is a 60-credit program consisting of ten communications courses, all of which transfer to SFU’s Communication BA program, and ten academic electives.

Learning outcomes include the ability to think discerningly about communication issues; the development of critical media literacy; an understanding of key historical and contemporary social and ethical issues in media and communication; and an awareness of the various ways in which communication practices support social life and culture.

For more information, please see www.capilanou.ca/programs/cmns/communications-diploma

Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:

Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.