BA in Journalism - Public Relations in Memphis United States | University of Memphis

University of Memphis | Memphis United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 21,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Public relations serves as a strategic management role, specializing in media communication via press releases, editorial materials, and promotional efforts. This field emphasizes reciprocal, value-driven interactions between organizations and their audiences. Our program enables students to tackle actual communication challenges for community partners. For instance, seniors developed a spirit-boosting PR initiative for University of Memphis football to increase student game attendance and assisted Habitat for Humanity in establishing a young professionals network. The PR curriculum offers numerous hands-on learning avenues. Undergraduates complete internships with major Memphis institutions including St. Jude and FedEx, or gain agency experience at firms such as Archer Malmo and Obsidian PR. Additional involvement opportunities include the Public Relations Student Society of America and Meeman 901 Strategies, our student-operated communications agency, which fosters professional connections.


The PR program provides extensive practical engagement possibilities. Participants intern with prominent local entities like St. Jude and FedEx, or secure positions at marketing agencies including Archer Malmo and Obsidian PR. Many students join the Public Relations Student Society of America or participate in Meeman 901 Strategies, our student-led communications consultancy, to build industry networks and professional relationships.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Required Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation to receive official copies of academic records of the applicant’s attendance at secondary school, college, university, and professional institutions of learning. These transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of Memphis. An exception is made for those who hold the bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in that they need not send their secondary school records. Records should list the subjects studied and the grade, mark, or other evidence that each individual subject was completed to the satisfaction of the authorities in charge. If it is impossible for the school to send us an official copy, copies certified by an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization may be acceptable. All records must be in English. Since certificates and records filed for examination are not ordinarily returned, applicants should send certified copies if the documents in question cannot be easily replaced. Freshman Test Required: Applicants to the first year undergraduate level must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). These tests are available only in English. All test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency or the high school to the University of Memphis. Required Test of English Proficiency, for Non-English Speaking Applicants: All applicants whose native language is not English or their primary education was not taught in English must demonstrate English proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are the standard methods to satisfy the English proficiency requirement. All other methods should be approved by the Office of Admissions and Orientation. The minimum overall TOEFL score considered for undergraduate admission to the University of Memphis is sixty-one (61) on the internet-based test (iIBT) or five hundred (500) on the paper-based test (PBT). The equivalent score on the IELTS is a six (6). TOEFL information may be obtained by writing: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A. IELTS information may be found at their website https://www.ielts.org. All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the University of Memphis. Outstanding high school students who have completed the sophomore year may be admitted and register for one college course per term of enrollment concurrently provided they supply evidence of the following:

Tuition USD 21,000

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