Welcome to the Associate Degree Communication Studies

The Associate of Arts in Communication Studies will provide you with a solid introduction to a wide-ranging field, equipping you with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communications, you'll gain a proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from resolving interpersonal conflicts to understanding the role of media in our society. Plus, you'll develop skills to create compelling messages for wherever your career takes you – business, journalism, politics, or nonprofit work. Communication skills are essential in both work and social settings. Oral and written communication skills are at the top of the list of qualities that employers look for in job candidates.

Whether you aspire to become a communication specialist, enhance your marketability in the workplace, or improve your people skills, our faculty and advisers can help you identify the right program to meet your needs. Coursework involves collaboration, presentation, listening, cross-cultural understanding, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and professional communication. The program includes application of these foundational principles in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Career Option

Journalism, Public relations, Advertising, Communication Specialist, Market Researcher, Editor, Event planner, Marketing, Writer, Communications Coordinator, Media Planner, Media Producer, Proofreader, Social media, Account Executive, Administrative Assistant, Booking agent, Broadcasting, Business communication, Communication Education, Digital marketing, Health communication, Manager

 

Eligibility

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

Intakes

Fall, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

Summer, 2025

From January, 2025 to March, 2025

Open

Spring, 2025

From January, 2025 to January, 2025

Open

Fall, 2024

From January, 2024 to May, 2024

Open