MA/MS in Public Relations

Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers graduate study in Public Relations and Communication Studies through two master's-level options plus a graduate certificate. The Master of Public Relations is an applied, non-thesis program for applicants holding undergraduate degrees in Public Relations, Communication, Business, Commerce, or related fields, preparing them to practice and lead in the field, with the option to complete a paid summer internship in a corporate, nonprofit, or government setting. The Master of Arts (Communication) is a thesis-based program aimed at students preparing for advanced communications careers or further academic research. A Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Aging, a four-course program, examines the interplay between communication, aging, and health and suits applicants with an undergraduate background in Communication, Family Studies & Gerontology, or a related field. Programs are delivered in a flexible blend of online and on-campus courses, including a fully online path, so students can tailor delivery to their circumstances. The offerings suit graduates of relevant undergraduate programs seeking either practice-oriented leadership training with an internship option or thesis-based research preparation in communication studies.