Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication
Double degree
Start dates:
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Why study public relations at La Trobe?
Top-rated globally
La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2020, Ranking Web of Universities
World-class research
We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our research in language, communication and culture.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Kickstart your career while you study
Hone your public relations skills at our on-campus consultancy, The Agency.
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Courses
Looking to study public relations? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Media and Communication, or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
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Bachelor of Media and Communication
Popular course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: NC
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communication
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Master of Digital Marketing Communications
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (March)Semester 1 (March)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Strategic Communication
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in public relations
Career pathways
The skills you build in public relations prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- media relations manager
- campaign director
- media officer
- social media coordinator
- digital content creator
Future employers
Potential employers of public relations graduates include:
- Socom Public Relations
- ANZ
- Police Association
- Communication consultancies
- Government departments and universities