Graduate Diploma in Strategic Public Relations

About the course

This Graduate Diploma explores how public relations shapes identities, power and knowledge, drawing on organisational communication, social theory and political studies. Designed for career changers and media professionals seeking to strengthen, update or broaden their expertise, the program combines core and elective study in strategic public relations. It is a one-year full-time postgraduate qualification delivered face to face in media and communication.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Media & Communication. Graduates lead communication teams, consultancies, and corporate media strategy units. 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)