Professional Communication - BA (Hons)
Full-time format:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Share messages that matter through the Professional Communication degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). You’ll discover how to craft clear and powerful communication that brings people together and drives positive change in the world. You’ll build in-demand storytelling and creative problem-solving skills, and learn to design impactful visuals, persuasive text and create engaging digital content.
You’ll have access to the latest communications technology through specialized workshops, design collaborations and an optional co-op. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well-equipped with essential workplace skills.
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st Semester
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
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)
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- TD Bank
Further education
- Communication and Culture (MA)
- Journalism (MJ)
- Law (JD)
- Professional Communication (MPC)
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
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Career-integrated co-op program
Alternate your academic studies with 12 months total of optional paid work placements available throughout your degree.
Apply your skills
Experience diverse learning formats including interactive media projects, collaborative group projects and direct industry experiences.
Explore the world and big ideas
Pursue an international exchange, travel intensives or the Global Campus Studio, an internationally-focused virtual course where you’ll collaborate with students from around the world.
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 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,466 - $8,018
Out-of-province: $9,266 - $9,851
International: $38,733 - $39,209
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
Find scholarships for you.
Explore financial assistance
Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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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
Creativity is the catalyst for building the future — driving insights, inspiring learning and expanding what’s possible. At The Creative School at TMU, creativity is at the heart of every experience. With unique programs, global partnerships and practical experience in the heart of Toronto, you’ll evolve your craft. You’ll graduate ready for an impactful, fulfilling career.
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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
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Disclaimer:
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.