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Public Relations

Mount Saint Vincent University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Halifax, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Relations at Mount Saint Vincent University is a Master programme in Communications & Media, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Halifax, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Public Relations: Social & Organizational Context
  2. Quantitative & Qualitative Research in Public Relations
  3. Communication Theory
  4. Advanced Study in Communication Theory
  5. Organizational Theory & Public Relations Leadership
  6. Media, Culture & Society
  7. Public Relations Ethics and Law
  8. Graduate Seminar in Public Relations Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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  • Online Application for\nAdmission Form:  Complete all sections of the Application for\nAdmission form. The link to this form is at the bottom of the page--see\nthe Apply Now section.
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  • Application Fee: Submit a $50\nCAD, non-refundable application fee. You can pay this application fee\nonline with a Visa or Mastercard after you have submitted the online\nApplication for Admission form. The link to pay your application fee is at\nthe bottom of this page--see the Apply Now section.
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Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Mount Saint Vincent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Mount Saint Vincent University

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Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada

Mount Saint Vincent University, often referred to asthe Mount, is a public, primarily undergraduate, university located inHalifax,Nova Scotia, Canada, and was established in 1873. Mount Saint...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English