Honours B.A. in Social Communication

Honours B.A. in Social Communication is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 4 years (8 trimesters), with two internships, with intakes in January (Winter 2027 applications open); check other sessions with Saint Paul.

Saint Paul University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$19,955 a year, about ₹13.4 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$79,820 (≈ ₹53.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2025-2026 international tuition for two trimesters; CA$16,955 with the Étudier en français scholarship (French-taught study). 2026-27 rate not confirmed

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Broadcast journalist
• Magazine journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Digital copywriter
• Public relations officer
• Social media manager

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• BBC
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• News Corp
• Axel Springer
• Bertelsmann
• WPP
• Heineken
• Meta
• Google

General entry requirements at Saint Paul University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• 12 years of schooling equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma; Saint Paul lists recognised diplomas on its admission requirements page.
• Applications are for a specific programme, year and session, and are assessed only once all documents arrive.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (writing 6.5); TOEFL 86 (writing 22); PTE 60 (writing 60); Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: January (Winter 2027 applications open); check other sessions with Saint Paul.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Official transcripts for all studies, sent directly by your institution
• Certified translations if transcripts are not in English or French
• Official English (or French) test result
• Programme-specific documents
• Deposit for study-permit students (deducted from tuition; refundable only with a study permit refusal)

• Étudier en français scholarship

  UG and PG

  Value: Reduces international tuition by CA$3,000 (undergraduate) and up to CA$4,500 (graduate) a year, based on 2025-2026 figures

  International students studying in French

  Official page

Saint Paul University (Université Saint-Paul) is a small bilingual university in Ottawa, closely linked to the University of Ottawa: some degrees, such as the MA in Conflict Studies, are conferred jointly by the two universities' senates, and students use uOttawa services. It teaches in English and French in conflict studies, social communication, counselling and psychotherapy, social innovation, ethics and public affairs, canon law and theology.

Indian students can take several programmes in English, including honours BAs in conflict studies, social communication and social innovation, and the MA in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality. International tuition for 2025-2026 was CA$19,955 a year for undergraduates and up to CA$29,965 for graduate study. Saint Paul's international page explains PGWP basics; see our Canada guide for the rules.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design & Advertising stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design (Illustration stream)Alberta University of the Arts4 years full-time (120 credits), in person and studio-based · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio ArtAlberta University of the ArtsFull-time, studio-based; one or two concentrations such as animation, ceramics, media arts, painting or photography · C$23,041 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Industries: Applied Creative IndustriesAlberta University of the Arts4 years; in person, non-studio and hybrid (launched in 2026) · C$28,023 / year
• New Media Design and Web Development (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)18 months (78 weeks) full-time, blended, with a 9-week internship · C$29,709 / year
• Bachelor of MusicBrandon UniversityFull-time bachelor's degree · C$17,904 / year

More courses at Saint Paul University

• M.A. in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality: Individual Psychotherapy5 terms (2 years), with professional practice · C$29,965 / year
• M.A. in Conflict Studies4 terms (offered in French; some courses online) · C$29,965 / year
• Honours B.A. in Conflict Studies4 years (8 terms) · C$19,955 / year
• Honours B.A. in Social Innovation4 years (8 trimesters), with field experience · C$19,955 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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