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Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations / Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management

University of Canberra

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00212K

This program will give students the specialist skills to work in three growing industries public relations, events and tourism. For example, public relations practitioners organise events as part of their regular tasks; public relations skills are important for tourism management while tourism may use events as part of it's strategic plan, requiring PR skills to delivery an effective event. Graduates will have the knowledge needed to work as an event and/or tourism manager with the additional skills of understanding how to promote their organisation to ensure sustainability. Students will be equipped to work in-house (for example, for a major hotel, tourism operators, tourism resorts, travel agencies, or government agencies) or in a public relations firm that specialises in tourism and events management. The degree includes real-world professional experiences that will help to get a job by participating two internship opportunities.

Structure

96 credit points

Subjects

  • Communication studies
  • Event and tourism management
  • Public relations

Standard entry requirements

Year 12 or equivalent

Recognition

The Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Study pathways

Honours is available.

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