Associate of Arts in Communications (Co-op)

Douglas College - New Westminster Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,485/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1970

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 4,210 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

700 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5, Canada

Associate of Arts in Communications (Co-op)

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in Communications enhances your writing, speaking, communication and interpersonal skills to help you excel in careers in communications, business, marketing, journalism, media and public relations. You’ll take communication courses that cover practical writing, spoken communications, presentation skills, language studies, global media, workplace writing and more.

Is Communications a good career?
According to the BC Labour Outlook, careers in public relations, advertising and marketing are on the rise, with over 4,000 new jobs predicted from now until 2029.  Similarly, careers in the writing field are listed as a high opportunity occupation with over 1,500 new writing jobs predicted from now until 2029.

What is an Associate degree?
Associate degrees take two years to complete and concentrate on one area of study. If you plan your courses carefully with a university program in mind, you’ll be able to transfer all 60 credits to university. In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. To ensure your courses transfer, see the BC Transfer Guide.  

Get paid, full-time work experience during your studies
Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.

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Certificate in Communications

 Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 12 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 19,485

 Application Fee: CAD 100

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO 

Work Permit: