Graduates of Carleton’s Communication and Media Studies program enter the workplace ready to apply advanced, high-demand skills in research, writing and professional practice. Because organizations of all kinds need skilled communicators, our alumni work all across the economy – in the public sector, the private sector, and civil society.
"Learning how comms theories actually play out in real-world settings is what has definitely helped me the most in my career."
Kevin Parent
Social Media Lead
Ottawa Public Health
“My undergraduate training prepared me to design creative communication and content strategies.”
Graeme Ivory
Director, Communications and Content
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group
“My Communication Studies degree helped me to recognize and understand the audience and their unique needs.”
Priyanka Verma
Desktop Publishing Specialist
Statistics Canada
“My degree program enabled me to create engaging social media.”
Kathryn Boland
Digital Accounts Manager
ruckus digital
“Communication Studies prepared me for my career by developing my ability to see clarity in complexity.”
Kayla Isabelle
Consultant, Ingenium Communications
Meet more of our outstanding graduates on the Alumni page.