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Bachelor of Communication Major Public Relations
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 15/68
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 15280
  • On-campus
    AUD 18080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4 
plus 1 x First Major 12
plus 1 x Second Major    
or 2 x 4 -unit Minors 8
Total 24
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Required Courses:
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies
JRN2010News Literacy
PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations
Public Relations Major:
MKT1001Introduction to Marketing
PRL1003Reputation Management
CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies
PRL2001    Issues and Crisis Management
PRL2002Community Consultation and Development
PRL2003Writing for Public Relations
PRL2004Issues in Organisational Communication
PRL3001Public Relations Campaign Development
PRL3002Public Relations Project
PRL3003Public Sector and Public Service Communication
PRL3012Public Relations Research
TOU3010Event Management

Other majors

Other majors for the Bachelor of Communication include: Communication and Media Studies and Journalism.