Communication (MC)
Admission requirements
- Be registered full-time in the Master of Communication (MC) by coursework
- Have and maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (B+ or 75%)
- Start the program in the fall term (this is necessary due to CO-OP placement cycles)
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an international student (authorization or diplomat)
- Pay the required CO-OP fees (see below).
CO-OP programs have limited enrolment. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee you a place. Admission is based on your CGPA. We admit those with the highest CGPA first.
Work/Study sequences
Sequence 1 - all students follow this sequence
| Year of Study | Fall | Winter | Summer |
| 1 | Study | Study | Work 1 |
| 2 | Work 2 | Study | - |
CO-OP fees
As a CO-OP student, you also pay CO-OP fees (announced every year by the Registrar) for the session before your first work term and then for every work term, up to and including your last one.
Some of our employers include
- Canada School of Public Service
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Health Canada
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- University of Ottawa
Examples of tasks at work
- Assessment of crisis communication strategies
- Communication strategy needs analysis (internal/external)
- Design, preparation and implementation of communication plans (internal, crisis, strategic, event-based, etc.)
- Development and/or assessment of a promotional campaign (in health or other areas)
- Development and/or assessment of media strategies (social media use)
- Development of organizational communication training
- Internal communication needs analysis
Student salaries
How to apply
Masters programs
Apply to CO-OP after you've started your studies at uOttawa. You must have an admission average of 75% (B+) or higher.
Steps to follow in order to apply from the University via uoZone:
- UoZone
- From the Applications menu, click on CO-OP Navigator
If you have any questions about your application, please contact our office by phone at 613 562-5741 or by e-mail at coop@uOttawa.ca.
Application Deadline: September 30 of your first year of studies