Mount Saint Vincent University
Mount Saint Vincent University

166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Master of Public Relations (Non-thesis)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Students in one of the Master of Public Relations program will develop a deep and meaningful understanding of the discipline of public relations--the philosophies, the principles and how these apply to scholarly and professional practice.

This is an applied (non-thesis) program for applicants with undergraduate degrees in Public Relations, Communication, Business, Commerce and related fields. It will prepare students to excel as practitioners, and to become leaders in this field. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Listening

6.5

Speaking

6.5

Reading

54

Writing

54

Listening

54

Speaking

54

Program Intakes

Open date

October 2, 2025

Submission deadline

February 15, 2026

Open date

October 2, 2026

Submission deadline

February 15, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$12366 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Student Health Plan Fee: $654 per year
U-Pass Fee: $167 per year
Technology Fee: $150 per year
Students' Union Fee: $137 per year