Specialisation

Major - Public Relations

Western Sydney University Major Code: M1065.1


Related Courses

1696.3 Bachelor of Communication
1707.2 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of International Studies
1785.1 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.


The Public Relations major of the Bachelor of Communication covers the skills and knowledge required in the profession of public relations, including event management, issues and crisis management and campaign development. The major focuses on the role of the public relations practitioner or adviser and provides a theoretical framework of the industry. Students engage with both theory and practical projects and complete an internship placement.


Major Structure

Note: Students in the Bachelor of Business complete the structure under the heading Bachelor of Business below.

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Level 2

101941 Account and Client Management
102056 Communication Strategies
101940 Events Management
102064 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication

Level 3

102055 Communication Campaigns
102058 Digital and Social Media Communications
101173 Internship

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Bachelor of Business students

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Level 1

100212 Public Relations Theory and Practice

Level 2

101941 Account and Client Management
102056 Communication Strategies
101940 Events Management
102064 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication

Level 3

102055 Communication Campaigns
102058 Digital and Social Media Communications


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