This course provides professional, or aspiring professional communicators, with the opportunity of obtaining a Certificate in this field.

The courses provide you with the core concepts and basic applications needed for practice in the field of Public Relations. It is also a first step towards earning a Diploma or Degree in Communication.

Holders of the Public Relations Institute's APR (Accredited in Public Relations) will be cross-credited for the core course in the Certificate in Public Relations and Communication Management, namely 72180 Principles and Practice of Professional Communication. This means that you only need to add 71203 Business Ethics to gain the Certificate.

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Programme structure

Level 5

72180 The Principles and Practice of Professional Communication

Level 6

71203 Business Ethics

Course availability

Entry requirements

Under 20 years:

Must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 3

Over 20 years: 

Open entry

Level of study

Hours of study

180-200 hours per course

Fees

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What do I do now?

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Download an enrolment form.