APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Fall 2023: Accepting applications
Winter 2024: Accepting applications
Summer 2024: Accepting applications
Fall 2023: Accepting applications
Winter 2024: Accepting applications
Summer 2024: Accepting applications
If you want a career as a professional communicator, the Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication is for you. You’ll gain experience writing in a variety of genres, editing both print and online documents, designing and producing documents using industry-standard software, and working on projects in teams and individually. You'll also participate in a professional experience opportunity - either a job or a project - that requires a significant amount of writing.
Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to work as a professional communicator in sectors including business, government, non-for-profit and publishing. Please note that you must have a bachelor's degree in order to take this program.
Flexible studies
This program is designed to meet the needs of both recent university graduates and working professionals. Classes take place on Saturdays and in the evenings so you can continue to work while you study.
Graduate job-ready with the Career Boost program
Designed for post-degree students, the Career Boost program prepares you for part-time paid or volunteer positions that complement your studies. You’ll participate in career-building workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, career fairs, networking with employers, peer-led leadership meetings and more. Once you graduate, you’ll get the continued support, skills and knowledge you need to find a full-time job in your field.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
Course Requirements:
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
Required courses: | ||
CMNS 3000 | Communication Professions | 3.00 |
CMNS 3900 | Professional Experience | 3.00 |
CMNS 4000 | Professional Communication Portfolio | 3.00 |
Select seven courses from the following thirteen options: | ||
CMNS 3100 | Language, Institutions and Power | 3.00 |
CMNS 3102 | Language Studies for Professional Communication | 3.00 |
CMNS 3103 | Research Report and Proposal Writing | 3.00 |
CMNS 3200 | Professional Editing | 3.00 |
CMNS 3316 | Conflict Resolution: Advanced Practices | 3.00 |
CMNS 3400 | Document Design | 3.00 |
CMNS 3401 | Visual Communication | 3.00 |
CMNS 3500 | Technical Communication | 3.00 |
CMNS 3501 | Writing for the Web | 3.00 |
CMNS 3600 | Writing for Magazines and Trade Publications | 3.00 |
CMNS 3700 | Public Relations Writing | 3.00 |
CMNS 3800 | Special Topics in Professional Communication | 3.00 |
CMNS 3901 | Directed Studies in Professional Communication | 3.00 |
Total Credits | 30.00 |
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Career opportunities include: