Bachelor of Public Relations
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A degree on communication for organisations and the public.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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 or completing secondary school with an official transcript
- Diploma or certificate (certified English translation). UT weights a core GPA on a 4.0 scale from 16 core courses
- No minimum published for international applicants. ACT or SAT is required for Architecture and Design
- Nursing
- Music and Engineering
- Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communication and Information |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days left
Scholarships
Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.
Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ.