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Swinburne Việt Nam

Public Relations – Major

CRICOS Course Code: 088390J

Immerse yourself in the latest tech, surround yourself with the brightest minds and kick-start your career with the Bachelor of Media and Communication. Our refreshed course prepares you for today’s media sector from day one. Through collaborative media production, you’ll master the skills demanded by today’s dynamic environment, engage in cross-disciplinary media labs and co-create for endless possibilities. Through industry projects, work placements, and internships, we’ll nurture your professional growth and help you discover your true passions.

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Course detail

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Duration: 3 years
Fees:

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Faculty: Media and Communication
Location: Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City
Study Mode: Full-time
Intake:

Semester Jan, Semester May, Semester Sep

Entry Requirements:

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English Language Requirements:

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Note:

International students are subject to meet entry requirements. To find out country-specific entry requirements, please visit the International entry requirement page.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities: Public Relations Specialist, Events Director, Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Journalist, Project Manager, Blogger, Creative Director, Media Relations Coordinator, Community Manager, Customer Engagement Specialist, Customer Experience Manager.

Education program

Core studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Units Unit codes Credit points
Professional Communication Practice COM10007 12.5
Media Content Creation JOU10007 12.5
Introduction to Media Studies MDA10001 12.5
Global Media Industries MDA10008 12.5

Major

8 units (100 credit points)

Selected major: Public Relations

Understand how to influence and manage the public perception of an organisation. Learn to effectively communicate with a chosen target audience through the production of engaging content, targeted messaging and strategic campaigns. Along with writing skills and event management, you will develop an understanding of new media, digital marketing and crisis communication. This degree is professionally accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Units Unit codes Credit points
Introduction to Public Relations Theory and Practice PUB10001 12.5
Global Public Relations Practice * PUB20001 12.5
Public Relations Writing * PUB20003 12.5
Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication PUB20004 12.5
Professional Practice: Client and Agency Management * COM30002 12.5
Media and Communications Project A * MDA30006 12.5
Events Management * PUB30001 12.5
Public Relations Project & Campaigns Planning * PUB30003 12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

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Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Media and Communication, graduates will be able to:

  • Identify and contextualise the impacts of digital transformation on media and communication industries, audiences and professional and creative practices
  • Analyse diverse socio-cultural influences on media and communication practices and their impact on audiences in Indigenous, local and global contexts
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, including theoretical, practice-led and decolonised approaches, within a specialised media and communication discipline
  • Initiate professional approaches to planning, problem-solving and decision-making in a range of media and communication activities and processes, both individually and in collaboration with others
  • Design creative and professional media and communication artefacts that focus on examining the relationship between people and technology for social impact
  • Explore innovative use of new media and communication technologies to engage, influence and build communities for next generation media futures.
  • Engage ethical approaches to research methodologies for socially responsible, just and fair content creation strategies
  • Apply learning from Indigenous, global and cross-cultural communication contexts to support accountability, self-assessment and independence in lifelong learning.

Business connection

Swinburne Vietnam’s strategic network which includes FPT Group’s companies and partners, helps connect students with leading industry experts and professionals. Students will learn to reach out and build professional relationships that can blossom into lifelong mentorship opportunities.

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