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    Master of Public Relations and Advertising

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    083245C

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 48,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Public Relations and Advertising

    About

    The UNSW Master of Public Relations & Advertising is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree that will shape you into a well-rounded communication professional known for your creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.

    Merging best practice theory and academic rigour with creativity and practical industry skills, the Master of Public Relations and Advertising is ideal for industry professionals seeking to gain knowledge and advance their career, as well as career-changers wanting to enter a vibrant and rapidly evolving industry.

    • We rank in the global top 51-100 for media (QS World University Rankings 2023)
    • Practice in state-of-the-art production spaces
    • Adobe Creative Cloud subscription included from the day you start your degree for the duration of your studies
    • Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
    • Learn through research-informed teaching
    • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
    • Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
    • Access world-class alumni connections
    • Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    There are three different streams of the Master of Public Relations and Advertising. The stream you apply for will depend on the depth of your prior academic and/or professional experience, and how closely it relates to public relations and advertising.

    You may be eligible to have your study recognised via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If your work experience or prior study is recognised, credit points can be counted towards the degree, and you would then be able to complete the coursework undertaking fewer subjects.

    For all three streams, you will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:

    For the 1 year stream (A)

    Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

    Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

    For the 1.7 year stream (B)

    Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

    Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

    For the 2 year stream (C)

    Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% or better.

    Honours degree or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%

    Relevant disciplines for these programs include:

    • Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
    • Media, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising
    • Marketing
    • Business, Economics, Commerce
    • Law
    • Design

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    You’ll graduate with well-rounded professional communications skills and experience as well as creativity, innovation, intellectual aptitude, and strategic thinking that will help you stand out in a crowd.

    Potential careers

    • Print
    • Radio
    • Television
    • Online Media Industries
    • Media Relations
    • Corporate Communication

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 48,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Public Relations and Advertising

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