Durham College Public Relations

Ontario’s only fast-tracked Public Relations Advanced Diploma program

What is Public Relations?

Public Relations is defined in The Practice of Public Relations as being a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.

Careers in the public relations field include, but are not limited to, the following:

Agency

Work as a publicist, event planner or an account, promotions or marketing co-ordinator.

Corporate

Work in the entertainment, healthcare or any other industry as a communications specialist.

Non-Profit

Plan events, write stories, media releases and so much more as a communications specialist.

Freelance

Become your own boss by working as a freelance PR professional for companies and organizations.

Why Choose Durham College?

Durham College’s Public Relations program allows graduates to enter the workforce quicker and with all the skills they need to become successful practitioners. This fast-tracked program offers students the opportunity to learn about the industry within two calendar years while earning an Ontario College Advanced Diploma.

Students will:

Complete two placements – one non-profit and one corporate
Produce the alumni publication Reflections magazine
Learn Adobe Creative Suite programs like Photoshop, InDesign and Premier

Seats are still available. To apply, visit the Ontario Colleges website.

“Durham College’s fast-track Public Relations program prepared me for the workforce. The program provided me with relevant public relations skills such as writing, social media, event planning, and marketing while offering me the opportunity to grow as an individual.The program’s two field placements gave me real world experience before graduation making me marketable to future employers!”
Kirsti McNabney, 2015 Graduate