Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,406.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Push your limits with this rigorous program to refine your research, writing, presentation, strategic-thinking, planning, and consulting abilities. Upon completion, you'll be ready for diverse positions like communications/PR specialist, media relations coordinator, event coordinator, or social media strategist - among other opportunities.
Designed to address the growing need for PR experts, this program combines theoretical foundations with hands-on training. You'll gain the expertise needed for fast-paced careers managing media relations, internal communications, events, digital platforms, and crisis situations.
Master the art of helping organizations effectively communicate with employees, stakeholders, journalists, and other vital audiences. PR specialists often assume leadership positions and play crucial roles in content strategy due to their unique skill sets. If you have strong literacy skills, an eye for detail, interest in current affairs, and desire a career full of variety, this program is ideal for you.
Career paths
Graduates can pursue various positions across PR agencies, government and non-profit sectors, corporate communications teams, and independent consulting.
Entry-level opportunities include roles as communications/PR specialists, social media coordinators, or event planning associates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Two-year diploma, undergraduate degree or equivalent.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment. View document and language requirements by country
You're required to submit an original 300-word essay on why you would like to pursue an education and career in public relations.
You must submit 3 writing samples (not including the original essay) for assessment. Writing samples that reflect your experience in a variety of styles are of particular interest and can include business writing, academic papers, journalistic writing or any public relations or promotional pieces you've written.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment. View document and language requirements by country
You're required to submit an original 300-word essay on why you would like to pursue an education and career in public relations.
You must submit 3 writing samples (not including the original essay) for assessment. Writing samples that reflect your experience in a variety of styles are of particular interest and can include business writing, academic papers, journalistic writing or any public relations or promotional pieces you've written.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690