Programs

School

University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa

Location

Ottawa, ON, Canada

School Type

University

School Size

Full-time Undergraduate: 28,700
Full-time Graduate: 4,900

Degree

Bachelor

Honours

Co-op

Length

4 Year(s)

Entry Grade (%)*

73% to 76%

Prerequisites

Grade12 English or Grade12 Français

Prerequisites Notes

There are two ways to complete this degree:

1) Register for the baccalaureate degree at the University and, after completing 75 credits there (five sessions), transfers to Algonquin College to complete the diploma program in public relations. Because of space limitations at Algonquin, the University can only accept 25 students in this stream. In addition, you must have an average of at least 70% to be admitted.

2) Start by completing two years in public relations at Algonquin College (you must maintain an average of at least 70%) and then transfer to the University of Ottawa to do five more sessions (75 credits). The University has no registration limits in this case.

Cost

International:

$36,161

Scholarships

Description

The Department of Communication offers an Honours Bachelor in Public Relations. This is a joint program with Algonquin College (in English) and with La Cité (in French).

In Canada, there is a high demand in the public relations industry. This career offers you a wide variety of functions and tasks: developing communication plans, strategies, and materials; organizing events; producing visual and online materials; and managing crises. Public relations are ubiquitous in politics, business, NGOs, and the entertainment industry.

Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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