Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

Graduate Diploma

Prepare for a future at the forefront of strategic communication decision making.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$24,480 per year

About this course

Overview

Prepare for a future at the forefront of strategic communication decision making.
Whether you are considering a career change, or you're a current public relations practitioner, this degree will provide you with the practical expertise to improve the reputation of your organisation.
You will design public relations campaigns and learn how to write quality communication, leverage social media opportunities, navigate crises and issues, and conduct public relations research.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of five years' professional work experience, or equivalent.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

You will graduate with a greater variety of opportunities to further pursue your public relations career, in public and private industry and non-government organisations.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Applications for Semester 1, 2023 close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on 20 February, 2023.

Further information

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

86.1%

Overall satisfaction

77.8%

Skill scale

61.1%

Teaching scale

90.4%

Employed full-time

$114k

Average salary

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