Award Abbreviation: GCPR
Degree Type: Postgraduate on campus coursework program
Mode of Study: On campus
Duration: 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum part-time; (program is not available full-time)
Total Courses: 4
Commencement: February each year
Program Code: AR513
CRICOS Code: Please note: This program is not available to international students

Entry Requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Public Relations program will be required to hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in a discipline other than Public Relations. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Program Structure

2 required courses:
CMN550 Public Relations: Community and Media Liaison
CMN531 Public Relations: Corporate and Institutional
Plus - choose two courses from:
CMN512 Public Relations: Functions, Festivals and Celebrations
CMN513 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN526 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN529 Public Relations: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN530 Business Communication
CMN535 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN543 Production Workshop (Public Relations)*
CMN573 Internship (Public Relations)*

Program Requirements

Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Public Relations program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.

Notes

Enquiries

Dr Pam Dyer
Associate to the Dean
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242; Fax: +61 7 5430 2885; Email: dyer@usc.edu.au