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Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-op) Mount Saint Vincent University Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

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CAD 20000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 80

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Public Relations degree at MSVU (which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary) is known as the flagship undergraduate degree PR program in Canada.  The Bachelor of Public Relations (BPR) is a four-year degree designed to prepare students to work and lead as strategic public relations professionals. The BPR curriculum emphasizes public relations as a central function of organizations, and features a focus on both theory and practice. Throughout the degree, students develop a knowledge base in relationship management, organizational leadership, ethical decision-making, and communication planning. Students also advance their skills in content creation and platform management, digital storytelling, audiovisual design, writing, public speaking, research, and campaign and project management. The BPR involves hands-on, work-integrated learning components in all required courses and a central feature of the degree is up to three paid work terms in industry through MSVU’s world-renowned cooperative education program. The combination of coursework and on-the-job training empowers students to become confident and competent graduates with the necessary skills and experience to advance and succeed as strategic professionals in a high-demand career specialty.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 54

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • successful completion of 20.0 units of coursework plus three co-operative education terms for students admitted to the co-operative education option

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20000

Tuition Fee
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CAD 80

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Mount Saint Vincent University Scholarships - September 2025 Intake

Mount Saint Vincent University is pleased to offer approximately $3 million in scholarships and financial aid annually to deserving students.


Available Scholarships:


1. Presidential Scholarship

  • Full-ride scholarship
  • Guaranteed with 80%+ average


2. Leadership Award

  • Free residence room in first year
  • For students demonstrating exceptional leadership and involvement


3. In-Course Scholarships

  • Range: $2,800 - $32,000 over four years
  • Eligibility: 80% or higher average


Application Requirements:

  • Submit applications by March 15th
  • Maintain an average of 80% or higher


Eligibility Criteria: Available to students entering the September 2025 intake

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