University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours) (Joint program with Algonquin College) (OPA)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Department of Communication offers an Honours Bachelor in Public Relations. 

In Canada, there is a high demand in the public relations industry. This career offers students 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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Writing

6.5

Reading

10

Writing

60

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 19, 2024

Submission deadline

April 1, 2025

Open date

September 19, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year joint bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$256 CAD

Application fee

$36160 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

University Health Insurance Plan Fee: $504 per year
U-Pass Fees: $447 per year
Student Services Fee: $334 per year
Telfer Career Centre Fee: $236 per year
Students' Union Fee: $226 per year