
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations
Social sciences, journalism and information
This degree will provide you with an understanding of public relations theory and practice at a time when new styles of management and the democratisation of workplaces demand higher proficiency in communication skills from the practitioner.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 053430F
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Course overview
This degree will provide you with an understanding of public relations theory and practice at a time when new styles of management and the democratisation of workplaces demand higher proficiency in communication skills from the practitioner.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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. You can progress from the Graduate Certificate to a Graduate Diploma or Masters , or from a Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. 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. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
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. You can progress from the Graduate Certificate to a Graduate Diploma or Masters , or from a Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. 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.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $51,300per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relationssydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

