Master of Arts Public Relations
Enhance Your Communication Skills with an Online Master’s in Public Relations
Are you looking to shape the future of your organization? Liberty’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Relations can support you in cultivating the concepts, skills, and expertise needed to help your organization build mutually beneficial relationships with diverse audiences. Through comprehensive coursework and practical exercises, you can study how to navigate the dynamic field of public relations, with a focus on strategic communication and relationship management. This program emphasizes advocacy, honesty, loyalty, and objectivity, aiming to help prepare you to be an effective communicator who positively impacts organizations and their stakeholders.
As a public relations student, you’ll be provided with instruction on how to deliver ethical and impactful messages across various platforms and contexts. Whether you’re working with businesses, nonprofits, or government agencies, we aim to help you develop the ability to craft and disseminate messages that resonate both locally and globally. Partner with us and prepare to pursue a variety of roles in academic, corporate, or church-affiliated settings.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.A. in Public Relations?
- Case studies that evaluate and analyze historical crises within the marketplace
- How to create campaigns and initiatives through strategic and creative thinking
- Practical exercises on how to navigate organizational crises
- The intricacies of crafting messages for diverse audiences and media, including press releases and press conferences
Liberty University’s M.A. in Public Relations program is designed to help equip you with the communication and leadership skills needed for various professional settings. The curriculum features online courses aimed at enhancing your abilities in writing, communication, planning, and strategizing. You will study foundational communication strategies, such as effective storytelling, that connect with consumer emotions and establish brand identity. Additionally, you will explore advertising and public relations tactics essential for successful mass communication.
Potential Careers for Master’s in Public Relations Graduates
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Director of communications
- Public information officer
- Research manager
- University administrator
- University professor
- Vice president of communication
Benefits of Pursuing Our Online Public Relations Master’s Degree Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Develop skills that can help you lead complex outreach campaigns.
- Learn from faculty who have years of professional and marketplace experience.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026
