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Post-Degree Diploma In Public Relations (Practicum Placement)
Western Continuing Studies, Canada
CAD 22000
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
7
IELTS
83
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Gain the skills, techniques and experience of today's communication professionals to tell impactful stories, build community and effect change. Learn to understand and leverage the fast-changing world of online content and platforms. Working for all types and sizes of organizations, public relations practitioners focus on the communication between organizations or clients and the public.
Industry experts provide theoretical and hands-on learning covering media relations, research and evaluation, design, and event management.
What You Will Learn
- Develop specialized writing techniques, including speech writing, press releases, letters to the editor, opinion columns, and internal & external communications
- Identify a process for developing a communication plan using the RACE formula process establishing media contacts.
- Understand different audiences/publics/stakeholders for organizational communications.
- Conduct basic market research to determine the information needs of various organizational audiences/publics, both internal and external.
- Confidently research, analyze and plan for communication programs while identifying and evaluating techniques for different communication vehicles or tactics to achieve stated goals.
- Develop the fundamentals of PR management and leadership with ethical practice.
Work Integrated Learning
The practicum component of our Diploma programs is a culmination of your work in the classroom and the bridge to a great career in your target industry. Gain valuable hands-on experience with mentorship from industry professionals, uniting theory and practice in the real world of work. Students must successfully complete all ten required courses and the practicum placement in order to satisfy program requirements and graduate with a Diploma in Public Relations.
Learn more about the four month practicum placement here.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 56
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.
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