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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Arts - MA8224 - Combined Arts/Social Sciences
Master of Public Relations and Advertising - MPRA8281 - PR and Advertising
Master of Public Relations and Advertising - MPRA8282 - Public Relations and Advertising

Specialisation Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Admission Block Credit

If you are in program 8282 Public Relations and Advertising, you will have been issued 24 UOC Admission Block Credit. You must complete a further 48 UOC as follows.

Advanced Disciplinary Core Course

You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Advanced Disciplinary - Practice Path

You must complete either the Research Pathway (18 UOC) or the Practice Pathway (12 UOC) or you can complete both for a total of 30 UOC. The following 12 UOC make up the Practice Pathway:

Advanced Disciplinary - Research Path

You must complete either the Research Pathway (18 UOC) or the Practice Pathway (12 UOC) or you can complete both for a total of 30 UOC. The following 18 UOC make up the Research Pathway:

Prescribed Electives

You must take at least 12 UOC, up to a maximum of 30 UOC of the following courses.

Note:
1. Most courses are only run in ONE semester for the year, and students are strongly advised to plan their program accordingly, as otherwise courses may not be available.
2. LAWS8139 and LAWS8141 require a minimum WAM of 75.

Research Project Maturity Requirement

The following course can only be taken in the final semester of enrolment, requires successful completion of at least 24 UOC and a minimum WAM of 75. You must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ARTS5100 and must obtain permission from the program authority.

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