Professional Communication - BA (Hons)
Full-time format1:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential learning1:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Professional Communication degree program uncovers the art of crafting communication that promotes understanding and drives positive change. You'll prepare for a wide range of careers that demand strategic thinkers, persuasive communicators and creative problem-solvers.
Experiential learning opportunities1: Co-op available
Through coursework and active learning projects, you’ll apply analytical and storytelling skills to create digital content across platforms, advocate effectively and design impactful visuals. You'll also gain an immersive experience with the latest technologies through specialized workshops, an optional paid co-op1 and international collaborations — all designed to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Apply your communication expertise in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors, with grads working at the Government of Ontario, Corus Entertainment, ET Canada, Rogers Media and more.
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st Semester
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
2nd Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Career possibilities:
- Account manager
- Brand strategist
- Communications director
- Media planner
- Social media specialist
Employer possibilities:
- City of Toronto
- Interac
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
- Sick Kids Hospital
- TD Canada Trust
Further education:
- Journalism (MJ)
- Law
- Professional Communication (MPC)
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
Professional Communication student collaborates with professor to publish article on visual culture
Professional Communication student Jessica Hupalo collaborated on an article — “Cotton and Capital: Pajama Fashions Before and After COVID-19” — with Dr. Carolyn Kane, Associate Professor at the School of Professional Communication. The article was published in the European Journal on Visual Culture. In this accompanying article, Jessica dives into the collaboration process with Dr. Kane, their inspiration for the piece, and how her studies in Professional Communication have helped her along the way.
Read more: Student-professor collaboration leads to published article on visual culture
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,353 - $7,846
Out-of-province: $8,892 - $9,414
International: $36,845 - $37,265
Over $20M across all levels of study
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“This program taught me how to find credible sources, synthesize information effectively and develop critical thinking.”
- Jessica Hupalo, Professional Communication, Class of 2023, Operations and Administrative Coordinator, TMU Global
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.