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Bachelor of Public Relations

Mount Saint Vincent University

  • Halifax, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Bachelor

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Mount Saint Vincent University campus

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 (3 years): 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

  • Completed secondary school with a university-preparatory programme
  • Canadian curriculum needs a 70% average in the five best academic subjects with no mark below 60%
  • Other countries per the international requirements page
  • English test required unless waived.. Entry grade detail: Canadian curriculum: overall 70% average in the five best academic subjects
  • Minimum 60% in each
  • University-preparatory English 65% (75% for Public Relations).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed with a university-entrance preparatory programme from the applicant's own country (country-specific lists on the international page), Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the application deadline for your intended intake. Apply online and pay the 80 CAD international application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English test results (IELTS
  3. TOEFL iBT
  4. PTE Academic or Duolingo) and your passport. After receiving an offer
  5. Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter and letter of acceptance
  6. Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,992, $20,766 CAD
Application fee$80 CAD
Deposit$500 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Halifax
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Professional Studies
DepartmentCommunication Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value23,120
Study paceFlexible,Fixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    6 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    4 Jan 2027

    51 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Scholarships

International students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.