Overview

In 13 months at the Newhouse School, you’ll learn the theory, concepts, processes and practices of public relations.

From there, you will spend your year developing critical and strategic thinking, as well as learn how to interact effectively with both clients and the news media. You will learn the knowledge and skills you need to be a well-rounded PR practitioner. This public relations master’s programme allows you to specialize in your preferred areas of study and earn skills-based and technical certifications that are in demand by top employers.

What Will I Learn?

In this Public Relations programme from Syracuse University, you will learn about the different types of public relations: crisis communication, strategic communications, media relations, community relations, internal communications, public affairs, and online and social media.

You will develop the know-how to manage the image and reputations of companies, nonprofits, governments and people. You will learn cutting-edge brand and image management techniques and develop a well-rounded knowledge of public relations practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of Public Relations

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Multimedia Storytelling

Advertising and Public Relations Law

Public Relations Research

Converged Media for Public Relations Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 13 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

$45 application fee

A résumé

A personal statement

Transcripts from any post-secondary institution in which you earned or will earn a degree.

The GRE is optional.

Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score for international applicants. If those tests are not available to you, we will also accept the Duolingo English Test.

Two letters of recommendation, preferably at least one from an academic reference.

Online video interview submitted via Kira Talent.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

What Will I Learn?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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