Overview

At Public Relations at Quinnipiac University, you are the eyes, ears and voice of individuals and organizations.

Learning outcomes

You conduct in-depth research to understand the needs of various publics, create strategic messaging for print, mobile and digital outlets and coordinate programs that effectively communicate a client’s message and goals. We’ll teach you the skills you need for a career as a social media manager, public affairs officer, community relations officer or media relations specialist.We build upon your current skills and prepare you for leadership roles. You’ll learn to plan and manage PR campaigns as well as mitigate potential crisis situations. Electives enable you to specialize in such sub-fields as international public relations, investor relations and health care public relations, depending on your career goals. Our program additionally offers the flexibility of both full- and part-time study, while the fast track option allows you to complete the program in one year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Theories of Public Relations

Public Relations Research Methods

Public Relations Research Design

Law and Ethics in Public Relations

Public Relations Writing

Public Relations Management

Strategic Planning in Public Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamden, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The completed application form
$45 application fee
Resume
Letter of intent (statement of purpose)
Letters of recommendation
Official postsecondary transcripts - Candidates holding degrees from foreign institutions must provide notarized English translations of their academic records*
Official copy of your English Proficiency Test Report
Official Statement of Financial Support and supporting documentation*
A copy of your passport**

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27770 USD / year

≈ 27770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27770 USD / year

≈ 27770 USD / year

Living costs

Hamden

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Delivered

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Living costs

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Financing

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