Program Admission

Admission

Standard Admission

• Diploma or 60 credits in areas such as communication, journalism, business administration, and general arts, including a minimum of 24 second year credits, with a minimum “B” (3.0/4.33) GPA.

Transfer Agreements: BAPC transfer agreements

Flexible Admission

• To be considered for Flexible Admission, applicants would normally require extensive work experience (normally a minimum of five years) in communication, public relations, journalism or related fields; and must show evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study.

Additional Recommendations for Admission

Solid academic writing skills are required for success in this program and an English composition course focused on academic writing and critical thinking is therefore strongly recommended. A course available from Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University that meets this recommendation is:

• Introduction to Academic Writing and Critical Thinking - website: Continuing Studies - Academic Preparatory

A portfolio (preferrably in digital format) of your previous work and accomplishments (e.g., written work, project management, consulting work, etc.) may be requested to help us judge your equivalency.

Application Requirements

Applicants who meet the requirements for Standard Admission will only submit official transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended, however you may be requested to submit additional documents at any time during the application process.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Standard Admission will be reviewed under the Flexible Admission process. You may be requested to submit additional documents at any time during the application process, but in all cases will submit the following:

• Official transcripts
• Two Letters of Reference
• Personal Statement
• Detailed Resume

Please see our Supporting Documents webpage for more details.

Reference Letters
Your two letters of reference should consist of the following : 

• Academic Reference
  This letter should attest to your performance in the context of your current or previous studies. The letter can address such areas as academic achievement, study skills, teamwork, leadership potential, human relations, flexibility, communication, and technical skills. 
• Professional Reference
  This letter should attest to your current or previous performance in your professional life. The letter can address areas such as communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, management potential, work ethic, etc.
• Personal Character Reference
  Your personal character reference should consist of a letter from someone who has known you for several years outside of the context of your work. Please ask the writer to indicate the length of time and context in which they have known you, and to consider the following attributes in their letter about you: integrity, responsibility, adaptability, concern and respect for others, sense of self-esteem and confidence, communication skills and work ethic.

Personal Statement
Your personal statement should be at least a two-page letter indicating your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. Your statement should comment upon your personal and career goals, the expectations you have for the program in relation to the achievement of your goals, and the strengths you feel you can bring to the program. Please expand upon why you think your life and work experience and/or related formal education and courses merit adjudication under the Flexible Admissions policy.

Detailed Resume

• Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved. 
• Work Experience: Months and years of employment
• Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service.
• Information Technology Training and Experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.
• English Language Skills: List English (and related) courses completed, which will also appear on your official transcript(s). Include any other experience of written or spoken English (e.g. published writing, prizes and awards, debating club membership, etc.) that may assist us in adjudicating your application for admission.
• Portfolio (upon request): A portfolio (preferrably in a digital format) should include samples of completed work such as projects you have managed, published writing, etc.