Public relations professionals use strategic thinking and relationship building to get it done. Find your focus in communications areas such as interpersonal and organizational communication, crisis and issues management, or communication planning. Learn how to successfully build and maintain relationships with key audiences and create strategic programs — skills that are integral to any organization’s success.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Collaboration — In-class team projects with real clients prepare you for the workplace
Paid work experience — apply your learning in a work place environment prior to graduation
Specialize in a minor — tailor your degree to you with a wide variety of minors to choose from 50 year history of innovation, evolution and excellence
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Corporate communications specialist
Strategic social media adviser
Community relations coordinator
Media relations specialist
Political media adviser
Special events coordinator
Publicity officer
Lobbyist/advocate
Advertising account executive
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Lincoln Park Campus (Main Campus)
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW,
Calgary,
Alberta,
T3E 6K6, Canada
High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses.
Admission to the Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).
Applicants in all admission categories must present:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)
MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB): 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Application Deadline - April 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Experienced and passionate faculty teach future-focused programs that meet the needs of evolving industries.
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