Join CSU's public relations graduates who are Australian industry leaders and become a persuasive, strategic and creative opinion maker and communicator with CSU's Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations). Learn the advanced strategic and tactical skills across many platforms, including the digital space, required by today's public relations practitioners to succeed in this highly competitive global industry. You will gain extensive hands-on experience working in our on-campus award-winning student agency, Kajulu Communications, as well as our in-house consultancy The Communication exchange, working on projects for real clients, and learning everything from strategic planning to social media management and digital content creation. Course highlights There are many reasons to choose the Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) at CSU. CSU's proud industry reputation We have a proven history of graduates who are high achievers across the industry. As a result of CSU's agency approach, graduates are highly sought after and are considered to be at least 12 months more experienced in a practical sense than those from other universities. Gain extensive practical experience You will work with real clients in CSU's project-based curriculum. You will undertake study tours, case studies and client projects in core subjects, covering planning and management of communication strategies, ensuring when you graduate you have a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise. You will also complete at least four weeks of internship in corporations, consultancies or not-for-profit sectors, and there are opportunities for industry placements overseas. An academic team that is industry connected Your tutors have extensive experience across a range of communication industries. This course will teach you to communicate strategically and develop the written and oral communication skills you need to succeed. Access the latest facilities These include dynamic workspaces that facilitate professional team building, such as multimedia production facilities, a multifunction television studio, campus radio station and student marketing communication agency. Career opportunities Public relations practitioners are skilled in planning and managing communication strategies, crisis and issues management, writing for organisations, communication audits, media relations and communication campaigns. Public organisations Graduates are highly sought after in public relations roles within government departments and other public bodies, in Australia and across the globe. Business Graduates find employment as public relations professionals in multinational corporations across public relations, public or corporate affairs departments, as well as in private public relations consultancies. Not-for-profit You will be well-placed to secure a role in community relations, charities or activist communications.