Public Relations

If you are a great communicator interested in a Public Relations career, the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Commerce with a Public Relations Major is your qualification. Effective public relations are a fundamental function of any 21st-century business. Our degree will equip you with the necessary research, writing and management skills to thrive in a competitive business environment as a public relations executive. Contact us today to enrol.

Why study this degree?

• A Major in Public Relations from The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the practical know-how and theoretical skills you need to work in a competitive and ever-changing business environment. You will study seven compulsory Public Relations courses, including Marketing Research, Events Management, Professional Writing, social media and Issues and Crisis Management, cultivating creative skills alongside a solid business foundation.
• Throughout this three-year undergraduate degree, you will receive the benefits of small class sizes and dedicated lecturers and tutors with broad industry experience. You will also complete projects that are based on real case studies.
• Upon completing a Bachelor of Commerce, you will find career opportunities in various industries. Whether you pursue a career in events management, public policy, media relations, consumer research, reputational management, or crisis management, you can rest assured that a degree from Notre Dame will help you achieve your full potential.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:
• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice
• Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: events management, tourism, public policy, media relations, consumer research, reputational management, NGO advisor, public relations executive, brand manager or crisis management.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.