Overview

The Public Relations online program at Bridgewater State University is designed with your success in mind, tailored to industry settings and focused on elevating your career in public relations.

What can you do with a master’s in public relations?

As a graduate, you'll be prepared for highly skilled positions in fields such as public relations, marketing, media relations, digital strategy, fundraising and development, public affairs, and social trend research.

Public Relations Program Highlights

Continue your professional pursuits while engaging in rewarding coursework — on your own terms. The university offers public relations master’s programs online, full- or part-time, with students completing their graduate degrees in as little as two years.
Earn your master’s degree in public relations studying with accomplished faculty with expertise in the field. Your instructors are public relations professionals who have worked in areas like the non-profit sector, television production, government agencies and media relations. They have published and presented on topics such as equity and learning, access and accessibility, climate activism, and health communication — among many others.
To help ensure nothing stands in the way of your public relations graduate program or future success, BSU offers competitive, affordable tuition and fees. Our master’s degree in public relations was designed to be easy on the budget for in-state and out-of-state students.
Bridgewater State University is all about a personal grad school experience. With less than 15 students in each online public relations master’s degree class, BSU assures you the time and attention you need to learn.
You never go it alone in our public relations master’s degree program. BSU's faculty are with you every step of your journey, inside the classroom and out. In fact, they offer support and partnership throughout your time with us. You’ll grow your connections through industry networking events, participate in mock interview sessions, and collaborate on capstone projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations Agency
Advanced Internship in Public Relations
Social Media Communication
Advanced Crisis Communication
Grant Writing
Advanced Health Communication
Strategic Fundraising

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bridgewater, 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

A preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for standard admission.
Submit three appropriate letters of recommendation.
Provide official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Submit a resume.
Submit a 450–500 word statement of purpose explaining graduate goals and relevant interests and experiences.
Bridgewater State University undergraduates in Communication Studies may be eligible for early admission into the MA program.
Early admission applicants must be BSU undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on overall or junior/senior coursework.
Early admission applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, preferably academic.
Early admission applicants must submit official transcripts and a resume demonstrating leadership and academic potential.
Early admission applicants must submit a 450–500 word statement of purpose focused on graduate study in public relations.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8025 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8025 USD / year

≈ 8025 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8025 USD / year

≈ 8025 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

What can you do with a master’s in public relations?

Public Relations Program Highlights

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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