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
Media Relations
CMN531 Communication Campaign Planning
Plus - choose two courses
from:
CMN512 Creative Event Management
CMN513 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN526 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN529 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN530 Business Communication
CMN535 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN543 Production Workshop (Professional Communication)*
CMN573 Internship/Research Project (Professional
Communication)*
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
* Students are required to seek approval from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences prior to enrolling in this course.Enquiries
Bruce Williams
Academic Advisor
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 2857; Fax: +61 7 5430 2859
Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au