Master of Public Relations & Advertising 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Ever wonder what's behind highly successful public relations and advertising strategies? The Master of Public Relations and Advertising degree merges contemporary theory and academic rigour with creativity, research and practical industry skills; it will challenge you to think critically and innovatively when you develop your PR and advertising strategies.

The degree combines creative approaches with in-depth knowledge of the theory and research behind the planning and implementation of successful campaigns. You will be taught to engage ethically with the public and communities, engage creatively with ideas and production technology, and engage professionally with organisational practices.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Ever wonder what's behind highly successful public relations and advertising strategies? The Master of Public Relations and Advertising degree merges contemporary theory and academic rigour with creativity, research and practical industry skills; it will challenge you to think critically and innovatively when you develop your PR and advertising strategies.

The degree combines creative approaches with in-depth knowledge of the theory and research behind the planning and implementation of successful campaigns. You will be taught to engage ethically with the public and communities, engage creatively with ideas and production technology, and engage professionally with organisational practices.

Admission Requirements

185+
7+
90+
64+

There are three different streams of the Master of Public Relations and Advertising. The stream you apply for will depend on the depth of your prior academic and/or professional experience, and how closely it relates to public relations and advertising.

You may be eligible to have your study recognised via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If your work experience or prior study is recognised, credit points can be counted towards the degree, and you would then be able to complete the coursework undertaking fewer subjects.

For all three streams, you will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:

For the 1 year stream (A)

Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

For the 1.7 year stream (B)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any disciplinewith a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

For the 2 year stream (C)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.

2 Years
Feb
Jun

Domestic
33,000 AUD

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