At Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada, PGCert in Public Relations - Corporate Communications is offered as a postgraduate certificate in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,825 per year (CAD 9,058 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,058 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,825 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Public Relations - Corporate Communications programme covers strategic public relations planning, social and digital media management, media relations, and crisis communications. Students develop professional writing skills for press releases and corporate communications materials, alongside skills in event planning and execution. The programme is delivered as an Ontario College Graduate Certificate over one academic year, made up of two semesters of eight months each, three days per week, through in-person instruction at Mohawk College. Admission requires a university degree or a two-year (or longer) college diploma in a related area of study, or an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education. Applicants must submit postsecondary transcripts, and those whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Graduates are prepared for roles in public relations and corporate communications that call for strategic communication planning, media engagement, and content creation across traditional and digital platforms.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a university degree or a college diploma (two years or longer) in a related area of study as determined by the college, or an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education. Postsecondary transcripts must be submitted with the application, and applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS Academic (6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT (88), CAEL (70, no sub-test below 60), PTE Academic (58), or Duolingo English Test (115-120, no band below 105).
