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Entrance Requirements Applicants wanting to enter the Master of Communication (Public Relations) but not holding the Graduate Diploma in Public Relations must meet the entrance requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Public Relations. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Relations in the past six years. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Public Relations from before 2003 will need to demonstrate relevant, up-to-date industry experience. Applicants with extensive industry experience who are not graduates of RMIT's Graduate Diploma in Public Relations or those who have completed industry-related graduate diplomas at other universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

After completion of the industry-specific Graduate Diploma in Public Relations, either as a separate program or embedded within the Master of Communication (Public Relations)*, you build on that foundation with a public relations focused Master-level research project. This final semester research project will provide you with formal training in researching, an opportunity to delve more deeply into a specific area of public relations that has emerged during your Graduate Diploma study. It aims to enhance your vocational prospects with added expertise in a specific area of public relations of your choice. The Master of Communication (Public Relations) focuses on adding

Successful completion of a three year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum Distinction average (70%) achieved in the third year of study. Equity admissions schemes RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

The Master of Communication provides a unique combination of theoretical communication studies, professional training and research. Courses are offered in the areas of communication theory and practice, cinema, journalism, public relations, editing, cultural studies and new media. Applicants wishing to specialise in journalism, public relations or editing and publishing may consider applying for a place in the appropriate Graduate Diploma. After completion of two full-time semesters or four part-time semesters it is possible to articulate into the Master of Communication by coursework. The Master of Communication program is unique in that it allows students to design their own study program

Applicants wanting to enter the Master of Communication (Journalism) but not holding the Graduate Diploma in Journalism must meet the entrance requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Journalism. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism in the past five years. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism from before 2004 will need to demonstrate relevant, up-to-date industry experience. Applicants with at least 10 years’ relevant industry experience as a journalist who are not graduates of RMIT's Graduate Diploma in Journalism or those who have completed industry-related graduate diplomas at other universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2009: A$1,860 per 12-credit-point course Fees are payable at the commencement of each semester and are calculated annually. Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are not fixed for the duration of your study. Changes to fees are applied from 1 January each year. Further information is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/fullfees Programs by coursework are offered on a Fee Paying Places (FFP) basis. A limited number of coursework programs and all honours programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) (previously HECS). Fee Paying Places (FPP) FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program.

This program prepares you to work in Public Relations, an industry dealing with the construction and maintenance of positive relationships between organisations and the people and groups they depend upon for their wellbeing. You will gain professional skills and knowledge of communication combined with a sound understanding of the broader political, economic, social and technological environments in which organisations operate. Throughout the program there is an emphasis on developing problem solving, organisational and project management skills, and the ability to work in and lead teams. If you have a desire to communicate with others, a general curiosity about people and the

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