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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Relations

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Certificate

Perth
Workplaces have been experiencing considerable changes, with a greater uptake of flexible working arrangements, increased automation of key tasks and the implementation of employee diversification initiatives.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$14,700 per year / $15,400 total
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Graduate Diploma

Perth
This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$20,341 total
Graduate Satisfaction
85.10%

Graduate Certificate

Nathan, Gold Coast
In the Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations, you will develop a sound understanding of key issues around formulating and implementing employment relations policies in dynamic environments.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
  • OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field
  • OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$14,250 per year / $14,250 total
International Tuition Fees
$16,750 per year / $16,750 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.60%

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to tackle international issues.
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Certificate

Perth
In this course you will gain knowledge of global trends, diplomacy and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective. You will explore key characteristics of the international system, nation states, balances of power, security and the domestic influences of foreign policy.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$10,558 total
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Graduate Certificate

Nathan
International Relations is the most controversial, dynamic and exciting area of political science. This program suite has a strong practitioner focus and is highly relevant for people working in - or aspiring to work in, government and international organisations.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Relations, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
  • have a minimum of three years equivalent full-time professional work or relevant work experience
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$13,000 per year / $13,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$15,250 per year / $15,250 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.60%

Graduate Diploma

Perth
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to tackle international issues.
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Graduate Certificate

Clayton
The Graduate Certificate of International Relations is designed for those looking to better understand the diverse and dynamic world of global politics and answer big questions about global justice, war, peace, social movements and inter-state relations.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$12,700 per year / $12,700 total
International Tuition Fees
$18,200 per year / $18,200 total
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Graduate Diploma

Melbourne
We live in a time of unprecedented global change. As power structures shift, we need to anticipate, understand and take advantage of new trends, while skilfully navigating the risks.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$21,800 per year / $21,800 total
International Tuition Fees
$21,800 per year / $21,800 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.20%

Graduate Certificate

Melbourne
Humans have evolved, traded and warred for many thousands of years. But, for the vast majority of human history, change happened very slowly.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$10,900 per year / $10,900 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.20%

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Relations overview

Graduate certificates in public relations (PR) are an excellent way to gain entry-level insight into the field. The University of Sydney and other institutions offer units in organisational communication, agenda-setting, strategic PR and more. These courses take six months to complete if studied full time, or longer if part-time.

Graduate diplomas cover more over their year-long duration, providing more units in public and foundational communication, dealing with multicultural audiences and strategic negotiation. Institutions like the University of Technology, Sydney offer these courses to students desiring a more comprehensive education but are unable to commit to a master degree.

Employment options

PR graduates can find themselves working in all manner of roles, such as a PR officer working for Polkadot Communications or as an event manager at Alive Events Agency. All the roles mentioned here utilise the interpersonal and communication skills developed throughout these programs, making them ideally suited.

Scholarships and funding

Dedicated funding is rare for PR, but general scholarships are available. The Gallipoli Scholarship and Endeavour Scholarships and Fellows initiative are excellent examples, being regularly available across all disciplines. They can have quite specific requirements, however; the former requires students to have a descendant who fought in WWI and the latter requires them to travel. It’s therefore advisable to carefully check the prerequisites of these and comparable general scholarships before applying.

Prerequisites and selection process

These programs tend not to be stringent with admission requirements, allowing students who’ve completed any bachelor degree entry. Even those without a bachelor degree can enter some programs if they have several years of relevant work experience. Some programs require students to have attained a credit GPA (65%) in prior undergraduate coursework to enter, but that is uncommon.