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Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
This degree focuses on how organisations communicate with the public.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 53
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2021
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people and organisations communicate
- good writing and editing skills
- comfort with speaking to people and presenting ideas
- a curious, ethical approach to sharing information
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Communications Manager
Communications managers look after how an organisation speaks to its staff, the media, customers and the public, and keep the message consistent across all of them.
Median pay$139,200
Electorate Officer
Electorate officers handle constituent enquiries and run the day-to-day administration of a local MP's office.
Median pay$78,000 (estimate)
Public Relations Officer
Public relations officers manage how an organisation is seen by the media, the public and the people who matter to it, and step in to protect that reputation when something goes wrong.
Median pay$106,400
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 53 lowest
- (61 median, 2021)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 60.4 lowest
- (75.05 median, 2022)
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations).
- Public relations practice
- Strategic communication
- Digital and social media
- Campaign and event planning
- Issues and reputation management
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?