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Public Relations at a glance …

1 year - Full time - May though April

In-class + practicum

Admission requirements: Undergraduate degree with strong writing background

$9000 + Western ancillary fees, course texts

OSAP eligible

Application deadline: January 15

 
2013 Schedule
All lectures are held in class at Western's downtown campus located in downtown London, Ontario. Class times vary and may be offered during the morning, afternoon or evening depending on the scheduling of rooms and instructors.

 

May - August
12 weeks

PREL 6001: Introduction to Public Relations
PREL 6002: Theory and Practice of Communication
PREL 6003: Writing for Public Relations
PREL 6004: Introduction to Communication Design
PREL 6005: Marketing Research in Public Relations
PREL 6006: Media Relations
September - December
12 weeks

PREL 6041: Public Relations Writing II: Electronic Media
PREL 6042: Event and Project Management
PREL 6043: Crisis Communication and Conflict Resolution
PREL 6044: Internal and Employee Communications
PREL 6045: Client Research Project
PREL 6046: Professional Practice for Public Relations
January - April
PREL 6101 Practicum (560 hours)

 

What our students say

Victoria Harrison

Victoria Harrison
Diploma in Public Relations graduate

The writing class was incredibly beneficial as it taught us how to write and communicate effectively within the public relations sector. I also enjoyed the Career Development class as it allowed us to improve our résumés, portfolios and interview skills, making it easier to showcase our strengths in “real” situations.

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