Communication and Culture (Joint with York University) - PhD

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Communication and Culture (Joint with York University) - PhD cost?

  CAD 27,156 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  MA: Full-time (2–3 years)/Part-time (4–5 years) |…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Academic requirements: | Completion of a master’s degree in communication and cultural studies (or a related discipline) with foundational training in social sciences, humanities, fine arts, media production or communication technology. | Equivalent academic background of a four-year honours bachelor’s degree (or | international equivalent | ) plus a master’s degree in a related field. Note: Applicants without this background may be advised to consider the MA program instead. | Applicants without a background in communications and cultural studies may be required to take master’s level courses in one or both of these fields in addition to their other doctoral courses. | Minimum grade average of B+ (or equivalent) in your previous two years of coursework. Note: Admission is competitive and averages above the minimum may be required. | Evidence of a high level of achievement in master’s-level writing, and either research or cultural production at the master’s level. | Demonstrated capacity to undertake advanced, independent study in communication and cultural studies. | Application requirements: | Find your supervisor. | Apply through Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). | (external link) | Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, including a resume/CV, transcripts, two letters of recommendation and an English Language Proficiency test (if applicable). | Apply now | Connect with an advisor | Admission FAQs | Additional requirements | Statement of research interest | Writing sample | Resumé/CV | Two letters of reference | All postsecondary transcripts | Strong English language proficiency (see | English language requirements | for details) | Back to top | ↑ | The learning experience | Curriculum overview | In this joint TMU-York University graduate program, you’ll follow an interdisciplinary curriculum structured around three core areas of study: Media and Culture, Politics and Policy, and Technology in Practice. Courses across these streams explore a range of contemporary topics, including digital media and social justice, global communication policy, media history, and the social implications of emerging technologies, such as AI. | Through this diverse course selection, you'll engage with critical theory and applied approaches, developing the analytical and research skills needed to navigate complex questions in communication and culture. | Course delivery | All courses run 36 hours per semester. Most are delivered in-person through on-site seminars at TMU and York University, supporting active discussion and close engagement with faculty and peers. Depending on the course, delivery may also include on-line, in-class or modular formats. | View academic calendar | Course offerings · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Certification of English proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a Canadian university, or two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, or a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction. An official statement from the institution's Registrar's office confirming English as the Medium of Instruction is required for the exemption. Courses completed at a Canadian College will not exempt an applicant. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/requirements/ · Application fee: CAD 110.00 per program application, CAD 150.00 for the MBA program - 'each application submitted requires a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program'. Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programs and pay the fee for each. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/online/ · Deposit: CAD 2,000.00 confirmation deposit for international students (all full-time programs, part-time programs, MBA and Computer Networks Full-time); domestic deposit is CAD 500 full-time, CAD 250 part-time, CAD 1,000 MBA and CAD 1,000 Computer Networks Full-time. Non-refundable except where a study permit application has been denied. Fall deposits can be made from June 1, 2026 and are due June 14, 2026; winter from October 2, 2026, due October 16, 2026; spring from February 3, 2026, due February 17, 2026. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/deposit/

• Is there a scholarship?

  TMU states funding for graduate students 'comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends' with additional internal and external funding sources, and encourages applicants to submit before the first consideration date 'to increase their chances of securing financial support'. Source View scholarship page