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    Public Relations Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
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    Public Relations Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland University of Technology

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    New Zealand, Auckland

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    AK3303

    Campuses

    City Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 36,892  / year
    Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

    Public Relations Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

    About

    Study public relations at AUT and embark on an exciting career where every day promises to be different. Get real PR experience and make industry connections during your studies.

    A PR career could be organising top-level celebrities to promote an exotic resort, working with an international health organisation to communicate disease prevention in a developing country, briefing business leaders on a company merger, or lobbying the government to change regulations on behalf of a charity.

    You'll learn from lecturers who have industry and academic expertise with a national and global outlook. Their strong industry connections mean that as a public relations student you have the opportunity to go on industry field trips and gain paid PR experience during your degree.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Standard

    Tertiary requirements

    One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

    Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

    Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

    Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

    Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

    English Program Requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent
  • Career

    Majoring in public relations will prepare you for a wide range of roles, including:

    • Corporate communications executive
    • Public relations consultant
    • Marketing communications executive
    • Government communicator
    • Internal communications advisor
    • Community relations manager
    • Cultural mediator
    • Media relations manager
    • Influencer campaign manager

    Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.

    Public Relations Careers

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 36,892 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    Auckland University of Technology

    Public Relations Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

    Auckland University of Technology

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