Media & Communication courses

Western University (Ontario)

Honours Specialization In Media And The Public Interest (mpi) in Western University (Ontario)

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : september
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 38,611 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 83
  • PTE : 58


About Honours Specialization In Media And The Public Interest (mpi) in Western University (Ontario)

Learn how to make a difference through the lens of media

Are you moved by crisis in Darfur? Do social movements such as the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street interest you? Do you want to work for a public service or a non-profit organization? Then the Media and the Public Interest (MPI) program might be for you. The MPI program is the only one of its kind in Canada and connects issues of communication and media to social justice issues such as democracy, equity, class, race, and gender. Students in MPI examine social movements and how media can be used to further these causes. Some example courses in the MPI program include Alternative Media, Social Movements and Media, and Activism in Mainstream Media.
 

Match critical media studies with real-world experiences

A primary goal of the program is to connect media theory learned in the classroom to real world experiences. Students are encouraged to put what they learn to use. Many of the courses feature a service learning component or practicum that gives students the opportunity to volunteer in a community organization.

Admission to MPI

Students must first be admitted to and successfully complete the first year of the Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) program. Enrolment in MPI is limited: only 20 students are admitted per year.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or

  • CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or

  • State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
  • TOEFL:The minimum score required on the internet-based TOEFL is 83 with no score below 20, and a 550 on the paperbased test with a 5 on the TWE.
  • PTE:A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.zz

Western University (Ontario) Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Mode of Programs Full Time; Part-Time; Distance Learning
Admission Acceptance Rate  58%
Student-Faculty Ratio 23 to 1
Academic Calendar Differs by Programs
On-Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates Varies from 49,047 CAD to 64,907 CAD according to the program
Of Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates Varies from 43,962 CAD to 62,752 CAD according to the program
Operating Revenue (2019-2020) 778.2 million CAD

First-Year Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for International Students

The following chart displays estimates in Canadian currency for tuition and living expenses for one full-time international undergraduate student over the course of one academic year (eight months). Please note that these are estimates only; costs will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other costs to consider include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations, visa and study permit fees and trips home.

  ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS
Tuition & Fees: Most Programs* $35,935 to $35,985 $35,935 to $35,985
Tuition & Fees: DAN Management (BMOS) $45,653 $45,653
Tuition & Fees: Engineering $48,778 $48,778
Tuition & Fees: Nursing $45,482 $45,482
Books & Supplies** $1,500 to $3,000* $1,500 to $3,000*
Residence & Meal Plan $13,690 to $16,350 $0
Off-campus Rent $0 $4,800 to $8,000
Food (without meal plan) $0 $2,800 to $4,800
Utilities $0 $800
Internet $395 $120 to $440
Phone $300 to $600 $300 to $600
Personal Items $800 $800
Local Transportation
(bus pass included in tuition & fees)
$0
 
$0
 
Clothing $800 to $2,000 $800 to $2,000
Entertainment $800 $800
Laundry $200 $200

Total Cost
(first academic year)

$54,420 to $72,923

$48,855 to $70,218

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 38,611

Total

$ 38,611