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Diploma of Public Relations - Corporate Communications
- Toronto, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Ontario College graduate certificate in Public Relations - Corporate Communications at the Seneca@York campus (hybrid delivery).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Public Relations - Corporate Communications to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to Digital
- Social Media
- Writing for Public Relations Practitioners II
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Communications co-ordinator
- Account co-ordinator
- Social media co-ordinator
- Crisis communications
- Employee relations
- Media relations
- Investor relations
- Speech writing
- Event planning
Curriculum
- 2-semester programme (1 Year). Early courses include Writing for Public Relations Practitioners I
- Digital and Social Media
- Public Relations Management Techniques - Internal. Later study covers Public Relations Career Management
- Writing for Public Relations Practitioners II
- Advanced Presentation Skills. The programme has an optional work term.
Entry requirements
Academic
- University or college credential (degree
- diploma or certificate)
- usually in a related field
- with complete transcripts
- credential assessment such as WES may be required
- English proof.
Accepted academic background
University or college credential (degree, diploma or certificate) usually in a related field; complete transcripts for all years; credential assessment (WES) may be required
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (22 of 30)
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120-125
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,152 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Seneca@York Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Media |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $17,152 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no skill below 6.0), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4.5 of 6 (22 of 30), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120-125, Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169), IELTS Academic 6.5.