Graduate Certificate in Strategic Public Relations

About the course

This graduate certificate builds foundational and strategic public relations capability, linking theory with contemporary professional practice in a changing media and organisational environment. It is designed for career changers and working media or communications professionals seeking to upgrade or broaden their expertise. Delivered face to face, it develops higher proficiency in communication skills for modern workplaces within the public relations discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level to progressing roles in public relations and corporate communications across government, media, investor, community and political contexts. The course supports work involving media relations, stakeholder and community liaison, issues and reputation management, crisis communication and integrated communications planning. It is suited to those transitioning from journalism or media roles into PR within the media and communication sector. Preparing graduates for communication management, campaign leadership, corporate advisory roles, and further research study.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)