Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

Every business and organization no matter how big or small needs public relations specialists who can help them develop their brand voice and reach their audience. When you earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Webster University, youll gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in communications and media relations that will help you stand out from other job candidates and help your organization grow efficiently.

Youll take intensive Public Relations classes taught by practicing professionals who will mentor you as you build your professional portfolio and prepare for your ideal public relations job. The foundation of our undergraduate Public Relations degree is writing proficiency and youll develop and strengthen your writing skills to write for multiple audiences across a huge variety of media platforms.

At Webster's St. Louis campus, youll study Public Relations in a thriving urban setting with many internship and experiential opportunities something unavailable in small college towns.

A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review. An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods. A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work. Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion). Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate). Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years: TOEFL: iBT: 80 TOEFL: pBT: 550 IELTS: Academic: 6.0 Duolingo: 110 Pearson: 53 Cambridge Academic English: 169 Password: 6.0 GTEC: 1201 iTEP: 3.7 SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450 ACT composite score: 23