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Diploma of Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
- Toronto, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A graduate certificate training public relations and communications professionals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Public Relations. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Digital and social media
- Corporate communications
- Internal communications
- Community relations
- Government relations
- Investor relations
- Crisis management
- Event planning
- Publicity
- Marketing communications
- Consulting
Curriculum
- Three-semester certificate. Courses include public relations practice and theory
- Public relations writing labs 1 and 2
- Social and digital media
- Event planning and management
- Public affairs
- Corporate and investor relations
- Integrated communications strategy
- Presentation skills
- Internal communications
- And a field experience.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Previous post-secondary study: a bachelor's degree
- Advanced diploma
- Diploma or equivalent (some programmes name the field
- E.g. Technology
- Business or health sciences)
- English Language Proficiency Policy applies
- Some programmes need a resume
- Letter of intent or writing sample.
- No minimum grade published at level
- Previous post-secondary credential required.
Accepted academic background
Previous post-secondary experience: a college diploma, Advanced diploma or university degree, As stated per programme.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 88 (22 in each skill)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 580
- Cambridge PTE Academic 61
- Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,560 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lakeshore Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design |
| Department | Department of Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Public Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,560 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 88 (22 in each skill), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 580, Cambridge PTE Academic 61, Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169).