Master of Public Relations at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The Master of Public Relations is an applied, non-thesis programme for applicants with undergraduate degrees in public relations, communication, business, commerce and related fields. Students can complete a paid summer internship in a corporate, nonprofit or government setting. Courses are offered in a blend of online and on-campus formats and the programme can be completed entirely online.

Faculty: Graduate Studies | Department: Public Relations and Communication Studies | Intake: September; deadline April 15, 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time / online | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Philosophies and principles of public relations and how they apply to scholarly and professional practice, with an optional paid summer internship.

Career pathways

Public relations practitioner and leadership roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Public Relations, Communication or a related field with a CGPA of 3.0 or above. Supporting documents: statement of intent outlining career aspirations in public relations, two letters of reference (one academic, one professional) and a resume. English proficiency scores are required from applicants whose first language is not English and who completed a degree in a country where English is not the first language.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entrance terms: January and September (programme-specific).

September 2027 initial deadlines: Master of Applied Human Nutrition, MSc Applied Human Nutrition, MA Aging and Family Science, Master of Aging and Family Science and MSc Natural Science February 15, 2027; MA Child and Youth Study, Master of Child and Youth Study, MA/MEd Education, MA Communication and Master of Public Relations April 15, 2027; MA School Psychology December 1, 2026; MA Women and Gender Studies February 1, 2027 (scholarship consideration). January 2027 entrance: MA/MEd Education November 2, 2026.

Graduate application fee is $50 domestic and $90 international.

Apply through the official page: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/

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