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Joint Honours in Communication and Political Science

Understand the influence of messages, media and political power to contribute to a more democratic, inclusive and informed public life.

The Joint Honours in Communication and Political Science allows you to examine the connections between institutions, media, public opinion and political action. By combining the study of media, organizational communication, public relations and strategic communication with the study of democracy, collective action and public policy, this program prepares you to analyze today’s major issues through a critical and interdisciplinary lens. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, it offers a bilingual and engaged education that helps you understand, interpret and influence today’s social and political transformations.

Why choose this program

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This bidisciplinary program allows you to explore how communication and politics shape one another. You will develop a strong understanding of media and public discourse, as well as public relations, organizational communication and the political dynamics that influence democratic life. You will learn to analyze how ideas circulate, how messages mobilize audiences, and how citizens take part in the debates that transform society.

The University of Ottawa offers a unique learning environment to study the links between communication, power and public life at the heart of the federal capital. This proximity to the political, media and government ecosystem enriches your education and helps you connect theoretical knowledge with real-world realities.

You will explore issues at the heart of contemporary transformations, such as civic participation, digital media, political communication, inclusion and the circulation of information in the public sphere. You will be prepared to contribute to communication that is more strategic, responsible and democratic.

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Joint Honours in Communication and Political Science

4 years - 120 units

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After your studies

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This program can lead to a wide range of careers in the public, political, media, community and private sectors, including:

  • Political communications advisor
  • Public affairs or governance analyst
  • Government communications officer
  • Political staffer
  • Media relations or public relations advisor
  • Spokesperson or speechwriter
  • Digital communications or public engagement strategist
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Career development and experiential learning

Discover ways to gain valuable experience during your studies, through both in-program and extracurricular opportunities, including co-op and experiential learning.

Student experience

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International opportunities offered by the Faculty

Starting in your third year of study, you can experience: International internships, Field research courses, A Model United Nations Course

Contact us

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Social Sciences Building
120 University Private, room 3001
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 6N5
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