Master of Public Relations and Advertising
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
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.
Sydney, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 38,880
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Program Structure
48 UOC specialisation (MDIAES) - 1 year / 48 UOC
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Advanced Disciplinary Courses (18-30 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (18 - 30 UOC)
72 UOC specialisation (MDIAFS) - 1.7 year / 72 UOC
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Foundation Core Course (6 UOC)
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Cognate Courses (24 UOC)
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Advanced Disciplinary Courses (18-30 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (12 - 24 UOC)
96 UOC specialisation (MDIAIS) - 2 year / 96 UOC
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Foundation Core Course (6 UOC)
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Cognate Courses (36 UOC)
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Advanced Disciplinary Courses (18-30 UOC)
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Prescribed Electives (24 - 36 UOC)
Specialisation Requirements
Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.
Specialisation
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PR & Advertising A
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PR & Advertising B
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PR & Advertising C
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.
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%.
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%.
*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.
English language requirements
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IELTS 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
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TOEFL iBT 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
Indicative First Year Fee
AU $38,880
Potential careers
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Print
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Radio
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Television
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Online Media Industries
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Media Relations
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Corporate Communication