Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 23,500
(c. USD16,572.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

This program offers comprehensive knowledge of public relations principles and their application in today's evolving workplace landscape, where modern management approaches and workplace democratization require advanced communication competencies from professionals.
Designed for career changers entering public relations or media specialists seeking to expand their capabilities, this course helps professionals upgrade and broaden their expertise in the field.
During your studies, you'll examine key PR functions such as media engagement, relationship cultivation, crisis management, stakeholder communication, and the coordination of various communication channels while honing critical abilities in analytical thinking, writing, public speaking, and teamwork.

You'll develop the strategic mindset needed to effectively connect with stakeholders amid today's complex media landscape, where distinctions between information, entertainment, branding, and political messaging continue to blur.

By studying how organizational communication influences strategic decision-making across all sectors, you'll recognize how your professional practice can shape strategy implementation and contribute to both societal progress and corporate success.

The curriculum addresses corporate governance, media relations, investor communications, community engagement, political affairs, and environmental public relations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

equivalent professional experience of no less than three years in a relevant field such as journalism, public relations, media relations or media research.

IELTS score: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

Tuition AUD 23,500

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