“The Joint Communications program is really the best of both worlds. The University taught me to think critically and to analyze what I was learning. RRC really tries to connect you with the work environment and real-life experience. Together, the degree and the diploma have given me the competitive advantage employers are looking for.”
– Ajit Singh (BA 4-year ‘03 Communications and BA Hons. ‘04)
Communications
This program prepares students for careers in journalism, advertising, public relations, and broadcast production.
The Joint Degree/Diploma program in Communications combines University of Winnipeg courses with the two-year Creative Communications Diploma from RRC Polytech for a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. This cooperative approach takes advantage of the expertise of both institutions, combining a well-rounded liberal arts education with applied training.
The skills you develop will be sharpened with hands-on experience in work placements during the Creative Communications portion of the program, allowing you to make valuable professional contacts and hone your craft in applied situations.
This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The University of Winnipeg and a Creative Communications Diploma from RRC Polytech.
Required High School Courses
You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses are required. The RRC Polytech component of the program has testing procedures that must be passed by all entrants before they will be accepted into the program. (Consult RRC Polytech{for details.)
Ready to Apply?
NOTE: Students are required to apply and pay an application fee at both institutions.
To apply to The University of Winnipeg, please see: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/apply For more information, contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
To apply to RRC Polytech, please see www.rrc.ca. When applying, please note: RRC Polytech does not reserve seats for joint degree students. You are advised to apply to the start date you wish to attend once it is advertised on their website at www.rrc.ca/cre.
The annual application intake opens on March 1 and closes the following February. For example, for the Fall 2025 start date, applications open March 1, 2024 and close February 28, 2025. A selection process determines final candidates. For more information, email register@rrc.ca
“The Joint Communications program is really the best of both worlds. The University taught me to think critically and to analyze what I was learning. RRC really tries to connect you with the work environment and real-life experience. Together, the degree and the diploma have given me the competitive advantage employers are looking for.”
– Ajit Singh (BA 4-year ‘03 Communications and BA Hons. ‘04)
Program Contacts
Dr. Andrew McGillivray
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9001
email: rhetoric@uwinnipeg.ca
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
NOTE: Students are required to apply and pay an application fee at both institutions.
To apply to The University of Winnipeg, please see: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/apply For more information, contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
To apply to RRC Polytech, please see www.rrc.ca. When applying, please note: RRC Polytech does not reserve seats for joint degree students. You are advised to apply to the start date you wish to attend once it is advertised on their website at www.rrc.ca/cre.
The annual application intake opens on March 1 and closes the following February. For example, for the Fall 2025 start date, applications open March 1, 2024 and close February 28, 2025. A selection process determines final candidates. For more information, email register@rrc.ca
Program Contacts
Dr. Andrew McGillivray
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9001
email: rhetoric@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/rhetoric
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“The Joint Communications program is really the best of both worlds. The University taught me to think critically and to analyze what I was learning. RRC really tries to connect you with the work environment and real-life experience. Together, the degree and the diploma have given me the competitive advantage employers are looking for.”
– Ajit Singh (BA 4-year ‘03 Communications and BA Hons. ‘04)
Last Updated: 08/01/2024