Communication Studies (BA) (études en communication, baccalauréat ès arts)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required minimum R score | 24 | Fall 2027 (page consulted on 2026-10-26) | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) — pre-university DEC | Source |
Official Concordia wording: "Minimum cut-off averages" — published minimum cut-offs, to be used as indicators; the page specifies that the cut-offs can change depending on the applicant pool and that meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- Pre-university or technical DEC
No specific prerequisite course listed in the official table; additional requirement: the application text.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application — winter entry (offered depending on the program; Concordia gives priority to applications submitted before the official deadline and considers late applications if seats remain) | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
| March 1, 2027 | Application — fall entry | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
Possible bridging options
Application Essay Required
Application text ("Application Essay") required, according to the official R score table.
If you're not eligible yet
- Overall R score below 24
- Application text (Application Essay) not submitted
Official pathways
Missing prerequisites: admission possible, prerequisites to be completed
Concordia's official R score page indicates that applicants who are missing certain prerequisite courses may still be eligible for admission ("Applicants missing some of the prerequisite courses may still be eligible for admission"), while recommending completing as many prerequisites as possible at CEGEP. The missing prerequisites are then completed at university, depending on the program.
Extended Credit Program — 30 additional credits (mainly outside Quebec)
Extended Credit Program (ECP): 30 additional credits beyond the regular program. Published by Concordia mainly for applicants whose pre-university schooling is shorter than Quebec's (outside Quebec); for the BA/BEd and BSc programs, the calendar details the ECP's mandatory courses (mathematics, science, PSYC 205 for the BSc in psychology, etc.).
Mature Entry Program (without a DEC only)
Adult entry program (Mature Entry Program): at least 18 preparatory/supplementary credits in the absence of a DEC. Important official RESTRICTION for our audience: holders of a Quebec DEC or the equivalent are NOT eligible for mature entry (Undergraduate Calendar, section 14). This pathway is therefore intended for applicants without a DEC, not for CEGEP graduates.
No published pathway specific to the program beyond Concordia's general pathways.
Adjacent programs
- Communication and Cultural Studies (BA) — 24, application text also required
- Journalism (BA) — 22, journalism portfolio
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.