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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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University of South Australia

Public Relations Theory and Practice

UndergraduateUSA-COMM1076

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 13 Jan 2025, 30 Jun 2025
University of South Australia

Content Creation for Media

UndergraduateUSA-COMM2092

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100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 07 Apr 2025
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Griffith University

Bachelor of Arts

UndergraduateGRF-ART-DEG

Innovators, communicators and creators start here!

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Available majors

  • Art History
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Public Relations
  • Screen and Media Studies
  • Sociology
University of South Australia

Bachelor of Communication

UndergraduateUSA-COM-DEG

Craft your creative communications career

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Swinburne University of Technology

Influence and manage public perception

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Edith Cowan University

A blended skillset of communication and creativity

Study method
100% online
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
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