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Bachelor of Public Relations

Content curate, tell stories and connect with people.

Our public relations program is taught by industry professionals who know first-hand what it is like to have a career in public relations. They share real insights into clients, news stories, events and campaigns they have worked on.

CRICOS code
066299G
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,700
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$58,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011141
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
AR346
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total units
288

Our public relations program is taught by industry professionals who know first-hand what it is like to have a career in public relations. They share real insights into clients, news stories, events and campaigns they have worked on.

Tailor your study to sectors you are interested to work in such as politics, fashion, tourism, public affairs, multinational or not-for-profit and build your skills in event management, social media monitoring, crisis communication, social research and campaign planning.

The program is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). You’ll complete an internship in the PR industry in your final year of study. Your internship consists of 104 hours and gives you industry contacts and practical experience.

Complete a Work Integrated Learning course and team up with an external industry mentor to plan and deliver a PR activity, such as an event for a not-for-profit organisation. Gain industry experience and possibly even secure a job before you graduate.

Career opportunities

Consultancy, public and corporate affairs, policy communication, event management, crisis management, political communication, media liaison and advocacy.

MembershipPublic Relations Institute Of Australia

Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Program structure

Introductory courses (6)

CMN102 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
CMN120 Quality Teaching and Learning
COR109 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession

Select 3 courses from:

CMN130 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
CMN140 Communication Theory and Practice
INT140 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
SCS110 Communication and Thought

Advanced courses (12)

BUS320 Introduction to Journalism
CMN213 Introduction to Creative Advertising
CMN216 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
CMN228 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
CMN231 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
CMN243 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN251 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN252 The Writer and the Law
CMN253 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN273 Community Engagement Events
CMN276 International Communication
INT270 Public Relations Writing

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses. Of these electives, 2 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses and 6 may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 18 required courses and 6 electives.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
  • Complete no more than 7 courses from the School of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.