Overview

A three-time winner of PRWeek’s “PR Education Program of the Year” Award, our program prepares you with the essential planning, critical thinking, and creative skills that place you in high demand with today’s employers. You’ll develop a 360-degree perspective of the modern communications landscape while learning how to think strategically, digitally, and globally.

The Program

Our Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications program from Georgetown University regularly evolves its curriculum to align with the industry. You’ll study the latest communications trends, practices, and digital tools that help you stay ahead of the curve in this fast-paced field. You’ll develop a strong foundation in strategic planning, research, writing, and ethics. In the classroom, you’ll learn from communications executives and thought leaders who will share their expertise and experience across a range of specialties.

Capitalizing on Georgetown’s broad partner network and location in Washington, D.C., nearly all of our courses integrate real-world client work. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with some of the nation’s top communications organizations while gaining hands-on practice, building your portfolio, and expanding your network.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conversations in Ethics

Capstone

Elements of Communications Planning

Public Relations Writing

Communications Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Public Relations Digital Media View 180 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our application is conveniently located online for you to complete at your own pace. There is a $50, non-refundable fee.

Your resume or CV should be no longer than two pages.

Write an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing this specific master's degree and why you are a strong candidate for the program.

Through the online application portal, you will be prompted to provide the contact information for two recommenders.

Official transcripts are required from all undergraduate institutions where 16 or more credits were earned.

Please submit two writing or work samples. Samples may include published or unpublished works.

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

52413 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52413 USD / year

≈ 52413 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52413 USD / year

≈ 52413 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Program

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

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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