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Introduction to Public relations

Get the word on news writing techniques. Analyse public relations case studies. Promote your understanding of media laws, relations, crisis control and audiences. Complete this major for a career as a publicist, event manager or public affairs officer.

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Online public relations subjects and short courses

UndergraduateUSA-COMM2092

Content Creation for Media

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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UndergraduateUSA-COMM1076

Public Relations Theory and Practice

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 24 Jun 2024

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Bachelor of Arts

Innovators, communicators and creators start here!

Develop critical thinking, writing, and research skills in demand across all industries. You can follow your passion with majors and electives that interest you. Develop connections through peer learning, networking, and work experience.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Art History,
Creative Writing,
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History,
Journalism,
Literature,
Public Relations,
Screen and Media Studies,
Sociology

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Bachelor of Communication

Craft your creative communications career

Create a career communicating online or in print. Strategize and integrate digital communications, marketing, public relations, media or brands. Promote networks and connect with industry creatives. Devise campaigns and launch communications plans.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

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UndergraduateSWI-MCP-DEG

Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Public Relations

Influence and manage public perception

Become a highly valued communications professional. With skills including writing, content creation, events management, and strategic planning, you’ll be ready to run PR programs and campaigns for businesses, not-for-profits, and government.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

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UndergraduateECU-MPR-DEG

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

A blended skillset of communication and creativity

Become highly employable and look forward to a career of diversity with this business and communications degree. Study the importance of customers and brands—and learn how to strategically influence them. Build skills in traditional and digital media.

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3 years full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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