Bachelor of Public Relations
- Ada, United States
- 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 (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
- Official high school transcripts or national examination records
- English proficiency (Arts & Sciences: TOEFL iBT 64
- IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 95
- Business
- Engineering
- Pharmacy: TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 100)
- SAT/ACT optional
- Transfer students need a NACES credential evaluation
- No minimum published
- ACT/SAT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 55
- IELTS Academic 6
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the May 15 fall deadline. Apply online at or the Common Application. The application fee is undisclosed. Upload official high school transcripts or national exam records and proof of English proficiency (NACES evaluation for transfer students). After admission
- Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit. Send the affidavit of financial support
- A bank statement within 6 months and a passport copy to receive the I-20
- Then pay the SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. On arrival
- Activate your student account and return the immunization record.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,645 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ada |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dicke College of Business Administration |
| Department | Public Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,645 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,200 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 55, IELTS Academic 6.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.