Graduate Program in Communication & Culture
A Partnership of Ryerson University and York University

Admission Requirements

For further information on deadline dates, English language proficiency and the online application, please visit or contact the Graduate Admissions Office .  The FAQ section has details on questions about the application process:  Before. During and After submission, as well as common Financial questions.

MA Program - Full- or Part-time

Minimum Academic Requirements for the Master’s program (full- or part-time)
- Minimum of a 4 year degree in a related discipline that provides some familiarity with cultural or social theory: social sciences, humanities, fine arts or related applied program such as media production or communication technology.
- Minimum grade average of B+ or 3.33/4.33 in previous 2 years of coursework.
- Evidence of a high level of undergraduate-level achievement in writing, and undergraduate training in either research or cultural production.
- Demonstrated commitment and potential to develop advanced work in communication and culture.
- Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score (see Admissions) to be considered qualified.

PhD Program - Full-time only

 Minimum Academic Requirement for the Doctoral program (Full-time only)

- Completion of a Master’s degree in a related discipline that provided foundational studies in communication and cultural studies: social sciences, humanities, fine arts or related applied program such as media production or communication technology. Note: we invite those without a background in communications and cultural studies but you may be required to take our Master’s level theory courses in one or both of these fields in addition to the other doctoral courses.
- Minimum grade average of B+ or 3.33/4.33 in previous 2 years of coursework.
- Evidence of a high level of achievement in Masters-level writing, and either research or cultural production at the Master’s level.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake advanced, independent study in communication and cultural studies.
Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score (see Admissions).

Important Admissions Note: Due to the competition for entry to both the Master’s and Doctoral programs, the Communication and Culture admissions committee give stronger consideration to those with an average of 3.67/4.33 or A- and above in previous course work, strong references, excellent writing sample and exceptional statements of research interest.

How to Apply

Please go to the Graduate Studies Admission website for instructions and forms.  For the Program Specific Documents for the Communication and Culture Program check here.