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Bachelor of Public Relations

Gonzaga University

  • Spokane, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 (1 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

  • Holistic review of a college-preparatory secondary programme: official transcripts in native language and English
  • School report
  • One teacher evaluation
  • Personal essay. The international first-year checklist asks for a 3.2 cumulative GPA with junior year not below 3.1. SAT/ACT optional. English proof required unless exempt: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (before 2026-01-21) or 4 (after)
  • PTE 56
  • Duolingo 120. Nursing: first-year applicants only
  • Early Action 15 November.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with college-preparatory curriculum (official transcript, School report, Recommendation, Passport), Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (before 2026-01-21
  • PTE Academic 4 on the new scale after)
  • TOEIC PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo TOEIC 695

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • School Report
  • Teacher Evaluation
  • Personal Essay.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: fall Early Action 15 Nov or Regular Decision 1 Feb
  2. Spring 15 Nov. Apply online through the Common Application
  3. International applicants can select the application fee waiver. Upload essay and activities list
  4. Transcripts in native language and English
  5. School report
  6. Teacher evaluation
  7. Passport copy
  8. English proof. After admission
  9. Pay the tuition confirmation deposit. Submit the Financial Declaration or sponsorship letter and original bank statements for immigration documents
  10. The Center for Global Engagement supports newly admitted international students.

Other costs

Tuition per year$60,820 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentIntegrated Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit awards considered automatically with admission, International undergraduate scholarship pages exist

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Scholarships

Merit awards considered automatically with admission, International undergraduate scholarship pages exist

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.