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Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

Graduate Diploma of Public Relations (GDPR)

Entry requirements
Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Feb

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.

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.

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

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning 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.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 30320

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

The University accepts applications all year. Semester start date is:

  • Semester 1, 2023 starts on Monday 20 February 2023.

Got questions?

 

Begin your study journey today with the university rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*Good Universities Guide, 2023

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