Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)

Deakin University - Cloud Campus

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Overview

Discover how you can make a difference and create inspiring campaigns or events, manage issues and crises, and become an adaptive communications expert. Learn from industry experts how to manage the reputation of brands, people and organisations through creative and ethical practice. Deakin's Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) combines internships and industry engagement to prepare you for exciting communication roles in agencies, not-for-profit, government and commercial organisations.  
  
In this industry-accredited course, you will learn from academics who are active in their field, ensuring you gain the professional skills to conduct strategic and tactical communication research, planning and evaluation. Boost your industry experience through sought-after internships or gain a global perspective of public relations with an international study experience.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Campaigns, Ethical communication, Event management, Government relations, Issues and crisis management, Marketing communication, Media and communication, Media liaison, Media relations, Professional writing, Public affairs, Public relations, Public relations management, Social media, Strategic communication.

Potential Career Outcomes

With Deakin's accredited public relations degree, you can work across a range of sectors, including business, government or not-for-profit organisations. Graduates find work as account executives, copywriters, customer relations officers, stakeholder relations officers, community relations officers, digital content coordinators, event managers, government relations officers, marketing communications coordinators, media advisers, public relations officers and social media account managers.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Cloud Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Commerce

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

Course Link

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Courses
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