Overview

The study of public relations is not simply about press releases or “spin,” but instead about understanding how various communication channels and platforms are used to effectively communicate.

Public Relations at Fairfield University is concerned with ethical argument and advocacy, clear writing, understanding interpersonal relationships, and thinking critically about how to shape stories aimed at specific stakeholders.

Program Outcomes

By completing a major in public relations students will be able to:

Apply the principles of primary and secondary research to public relations situations

Apply basic public relations theories and principles to practice

Create effect public relations plans across media platforms utilizing clear and effective writing

Deliver clear and effective presentations

Create ethically sound and socially responsible public relations plans

Synthesize broader liberal arts knowledge in the service of public relations plans

Identify optimal means of communication across various media platforms and channels, audience and situational context

Critically evaluate the work of others for clarity, appropriate style, ethical soundness and sensitivity

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Argument and Advocacy
Mass Media and Society
Persuasion
Organizational Communication
Crisis Communication
Capstone: Research Projects in Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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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

Completed Common Application
Official secondary school transcript
Secondary school report form completed by your college counselor
Personal statement (Common Application Essay)
$60 application fee or official fee waiver
SAT or ACT results (If you choose to submit them). Refer to our Standardized Test Optional Policy for more details.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is highly recommended if you have resided in the U.S. for fewer than three years and English is not your native language
Interviews are not required, but they are a great way to demonstrate your interest in the University, as well as get any and all questions answered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year
Out-of-State

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

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Program Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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