Overview

Key facts

The Graduate School of Political Management taps into experts in both the PR and political arenas. Plus, you’ll graduate prepared for professional advancement in the field.

The Public Relations program at George Washington University consists of 6 courses (18-credit-hours). Flexible credentials allow you to apply the graduate certificate toward the Strategic Public Relations Master’s Degree. Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings in GW’s Alexandria Graduate Education Center.

Focus areas include Media & Communications Theory, Ethics & Law, New Media Strategies, Evaluating Communications Programs, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Management Skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations Principles & Practices

Advanced Writing for Communications Professionals

Research Methods for Public Relations and Public Affairs Professionals

Media Relations in the New Media World

The Business & Budgeting of Public Relations

Ethical Standards in Public Relations & Public Affairs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations View 165 other Masters in Journalism in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Two (2) recommendations (preferably one professional and one academic recommendation)

Statement of purpose

A resumé

Descriptive Essay

Portfolio

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

33930 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1885 USD per credit during 7 months.
National

33930 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1885 USD per credit during 7 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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