Explore the Joint Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Sociology at the University of Ottawa. Gain critical skills in both English and French. Apply now!
Analyzing how information is gathered, produced and distributed today helps people understand the communication processes that drive a variety of settings: social, cultural, political, organizational, economic and legal. In this program, students will develop critical and analytical skills in order to evaluate the nature and impact of technology and media on society, organizations and interpersonal relations. They will have the opportunity to be exposed to the latest developments in the field of communication (communication strategies, digital media, evolution of the media industry, advertising, crisis communications, negotiations, etc.). The Department of Communication offers courses in two main areas: media studies and organizational communication (internal and external communication in public and private organizations, health communication, organizational change, etc.). Combining theory and practice, the University of Ottawa's programs develop students' critical and analytical skills and prepare them either for a professional career or for advanced studies. Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions, cultures, and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules, and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behaviors. In the University of Ottawa's programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys, and statistical analyses. The connection between theory and research enables them to understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power, and technology. The University of Ottawa French Immersion Stream is designed for Anglophone and Allophone students who wish to pursue part of their university studies in French. Students who have attended high school in a language other than French and have followed a French-as-a-second-language program are eligible. The University of Ottawa French Immersion Stream offers a unique experience. It gives students the opportunity to pursue part of their university studies in French while receiving individualized support in order to develop competencies in their field and in their second language, French. Graduates from the French Immersion Stream are able to function in both official languages and are able to hold a bilingual job or pursue graduate studies in French.
