"A degree in Rhetoric and Communications will teach you how to think. The ability to interpret, analyze, and think outside of the instructions you are given will serve you throughout your professional and academic life, regardless of the field you choose."
– Benjamin Dueck (BA 4-year ’19), who went on to graduate studies at University of Toronto
Rhetoric and Communications
This program offers studies in the theory, analysis, and practice of a variety of communications: written, oral, visual, and digital.
Majoring in Rhetoric and Communications will help you become a highly adaptable communicator with superb hands-on skills in drafting, revising, and editing. You will also acquire the theoretical and analytical background to prepare, adapt, interpret, and evaluate messages intended for a wide range of audiences and purposes. In short, Rhetoric and Communications will help you become a “reflective practitioner” - a discerning critic and crafter of language.
This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree (3-year, 4-year, or Honours).
Students taking an undergraduate degree in another Major may choose to add a Minor in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications as a secondary area of interest. The department also offers a Certificate in Writing.
Required High School Courses
You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses required.
Ready to Apply?
Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
"A degree in Rhetoric and Communications will teach you how to think. The ability to interpret, analyze, and think outside of the instructions you are given will serve you throughout your professional and academic life, regardless of the field you choose."
– Benjamin Dueck (BA 4-year ’19), who went on to graduate studies at University of Toronto
Program Contacts
Dr. Andrew McGillivray
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9001
email: rhetoric@uwinnipeg.ca
Visit the Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications website
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Program Contacts
Dr. Andrew McGillivray
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9001
email: rhetoric@uwinnipeg.ca
website: uwinnipeg.ca/rhetoric
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
"A degree in Rhetoric and Communications will teach you how to think. The ability to interpret, analyze, and think outside of the instructions you are given will serve you throughout your professional and academic life, regardless of the field you choose."
– Benjamin Dueck (BA 4-year ’19), who went on to graduate studies at University of Toronto
Last Updated: 08/01/2024