Overview

To thrive in a changing industry, you will need to develop new skills and new ways of thinking. The Graduate Diploma of Public Relations from Deakin University prepares you for the changing demands of employers and clients by combining traditional skills, such as writing, collaboration and project and campaign planning, with training in fundamental areas of public relations, such as crisis communications, digital communication and social media. Professionally accredited and designed in close consultation with industry, the course reflects current practice trends while setting you up for sustained career growth in an evolving landscape.

From strategy development and public relations writing to reputation and issues management, you will develop the practical skills to tackle the diverse challenges of the role. Through authentic, real-world assessment tasks like developing public relations campaigns, you will enhance your ability to influence behaviours, beliefs and attitudes through strategic communications across a broad range of channels.

Career

This course is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and understanding to obtain challenging positions in the expanding field of public relations.

Promising career opportunities exist for public relations professionals in industry and commerce, government, community and education institutions, hospitals, health and welfare organisations, special interest groups, cultural organisations consumer affairs and public relations consultancies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations Campaigns

Public Relations Writing and Tactics

Marketing Communication

Public Relations Theory and Practice

Reputation Management: Crisis, Risk and Responsibility

Public Relations, Activism and Social Change

Public Affairs and Opinion Formation

Advertising Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Public Relations View 6 other Masters in Public Relations in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Admission Requirements Specific Entry will be based on performance in:

a Bachelor Degree in any discipline OR
a Graduate Certificate in any discipline OR
at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

CRICOS Provider Code 00113B.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38800 AUD / year

≈ 38800 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

26200 AUD / year

≈ 26200 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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