Students gain knowledge and practical skills to embark on a career in public relations and communication.
Courses offer a critical understanding of public relations, media and society. Advanced courses cover community event management, crisis and issues management, social media, researching media and audiences, public relations writing, politics and the media, campaign planning and international communication. A range of elective courses is available. Industry engagement and internships provide practical experience.
- 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 2024 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.
Courses offer a critical understanding of public relations, media and society. Advanced courses cover community event management, crisis and issues management, social media, researching media and audiences, public relations writing, politics and the media, campaign planning and international communication. A range of elective courses is available. Industry engagement and internships provide practical experience.
Majors
Public Relations, Journalism.
Career opportunities
Consultancy, public and corporate affairs, policy communication, event management, crisis management, political communication, media liaison and advocacy.
Membership
Public Relations Institute of Australia.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- 18 required courses and 6 electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 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 participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your 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.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6)
CMN102 Environment and Health
CMN120 Environmental Health Risk Management
COR109 Biodiversity and Ecology
Select 3 courses from:
CMN130 Work Place Learning I
CMN140 Introduction to Economics
INT140 Planning and Environmental Law
SCS110 Regions, Change and Sustainability
Advanced courses (12)
BUS320 Participation and Conflict Resolution
CMN213 International Community Development and Global Justice
CMN216 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
CMN228 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
CMN231 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
CMN243 Cell Biology
CMN252 Human Physiology
CMN253 Human Anatomy
CMN251 Systemic Physiology I
CMN273 Systemic Physiology II
CMN276 Biochemistry
INT270 Pathophysiology
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses. Of these electives, 4 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