Public Relations - Bachelor of Communication Studies is a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies programme taught at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 941 per credit (CAD 293 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 293 / credit
International tuition: CAD 941 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Public Relations major in MacEwan University's Bachelor of Communication Studies develops practical skills in digital storytelling, integrated marketing communications, internal communication, strategic communication planning, and issues management. The four-year degree prepares graduates for job-ready roles in high-demand public relations and communications positions, with optional courses allowing specialization in areas such as arts and culture, data journalism, project management, or media relations. The program culminates in a professional field placement, giving students applied experience before graduation. Delivered through MacEwan University's Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications at the City Centre Campus in Edmonton, Alberta, the degree combines communication theory with hands-on practice for careers in corporate communications, media relations, and strategic public relations, building on the program's shared first-year communication studies foundation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct-entry applicants need a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no individual course grade below 50 percent, including English Language Arts 30-1 and four additional subjects from the approved subject groups. Mature applicants aged 20 or older who have been out of full-time high school for at least one year may qualify with English Language Arts 30-1 at a minimum grade of 65 percent, or six university-level English credits with a minimum grade of C-. Applicants presenting nine or more university-level credits must also meet a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
