Overview

Why choose this course?

This Master of Business (Public Relations) degree at the Queensland University of Technology is designed to extend your real-world public relations knowledge and skills.

Public relations focuses on how to build organisational relationships, write for and liaise with the media, and make public relations decisions across the corporate, government, agency and not for-profit sectors.

In undertaking this study area you will also acquire the skills to manage public relations issues, respond to public opinion and work to protect reputations for real world organisations. Throughout the course you will develop a portfolio of work to demonstrate your advanced knowledge, skills and potential to employers.

Career outcomes

Public relations specialists advise on how to manage and portray corporate and organisational identities. You will acquire professional communication skills for employment in corporate, government, consultancy and not-for-profit sectors.

Our graduates enter the marketplace as public relations managers and consultants, special event managers, promotions managers, media advisers, information officers, and corporate communication officers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing Market Intelligence Skills for Decision Making

Organisational Storytelling

Public Relations Foundations

Business Intelligence

Community Engagement

Strategic Communication Campaigns

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-19 00:00:00 , National

More details

International: Applications are open all year

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration Public Relations View 194 other Masters in Business Administration in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 085448J

As part of QUT's application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

November: A completed recognised bachelor degree in marketing, mass communication or journalism with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Tuition Fee

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International

33100 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33100 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

29600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29600 AUD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Business (Public Relations).

Available Scholarships

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