Bachelor of Public Relations
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A degree on communication for organisations and the public.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Public Relations and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Public Relations Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses
- Including Communication Studies at Northeastern
- Journalism at Northeastern
- Business and Professional Speaking
- Design for Storytelling
- Research for Media Strategy
- Public Relations Practice
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 university or university/college courses
- Including Grade 12 English (65-70 per cent minimum by programme) and programme prerequisites in mathematics or sciences
- Admission equivalency set by country of study
- English Language Proficiency Policy applies.
- Six university or university/college Grade 12 level courses with a minimum average set per programme.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 84 (21 in each skill)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560
- Cambridge PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,925 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lakeshore Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design |
| Department | Department of Public Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,925 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 84 (21 in each skill), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560, Cambridge PTE Academic 58, Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169).
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

