Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations
Course Code: P1052
The diploma prepares students for work in the public relations profession by providing them with an understanding of public relations theory and practice, including ethics, issues management, crisis communication, media relations, strategy development and stakeholder engagement. Students will learn about the planning, management and evaluation of public relations campaigns. In addition, they may have the opportunity to undertake industry internships in Australia or abroad.
| Level: | Diploma |
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| Qualification: | Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations (PgDipPR) |
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| Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Availability: | Murdoch campus (internal) |
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| Restriction: | All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction. |
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| Employment Prospects: | Diploma graduates would be able to take up positions in public relations consultancies businesses, government agencies and non-government organisations in Australia and the region. The types of jobs include media liaison, publicists, public affairs officers, campaign organisers, communication managers, sponsorship managers and event coordinators. |
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