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Graduate Certificate in Public Relations Niagara College - Welland Campus Niagara College - Welland Campus, Canada

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CAD 18722

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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85

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you a detail-oriented story-teller who excels at relationship building and boasts a strong range of skills including writing and research and strategic communications and analysis?
As a Public Relations (PR) Practitioner, you are a strong written and verbal communicator with an understanding of the importance of effective communication between an organization and its publics.

Program Highlights:

  • Develop the public relations and strategic communication skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced and diverse world of PR.
  • Gain hands-on learning experience via a 152-hour field placement and applied learning projects involving industry clients in the second term.
  • Curriculum, including an emphasis on social media, is informed by a program advisory committee to ensure industry relevance and exceeds current provincial PR program standards.
  • Program runs three days a week in both terms.
  • Provides multiple networking opportunities for the students to meet industry professionals.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 35 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 85 - Score in Speaking & Writing - 24
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 64 - With no score less than - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have completed one the following:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study or
    • Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area of study (as determined by the College) including Business and Management Studies, Communications, Journalism, or Broadcasting or
    • An acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College) outlined in a portfolio submission

6.5 IELTS Score
85 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18722

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Exclusive $2,000 CAD Scholarship

  • All eligible students who apply from within Canada that hold a study permit applying for the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 term starts will be eligible to automatically receive a $2,000 scholarship applied in the first term of study after Day 10 has passed.
  • Replaces and renders void any previous entrance scholarship applications
  • Applied to an academic program and is not able to be combined with any other entrance scholarship offers through Niagara College
  • Payment of the fees indicated on students’ invoice less the scholarship amount are required to secure the seat in the program

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