OP6211 Diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management Level 6
If you are a professional communicator looking to advance your career or are looking to develop skills and knowledge for a career in communication, public relations, law, management or IT, then this is the programme for you.
You will gain up to date skills and knowledge that will assist you to work with both private and public sector organisations. You will learn to think and manage strategically whilst communicating information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders through different channels, including the web.
Download a copy of the Course Information Handbook or the brochure for this programme,
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Programme structure
Core courses
Level 5
72180 The Principles and Practice of Professional Communication
Level 6
Plus four of the following courses with at least 3 at level 6 or above:
Level 5
72182 Writing for the Web (available online only)
72183 Employee Communication
Level 6
72251 Intercultural Communication
72260 Reputation Management
72261 Public Sector Communication
72280 Writing for Specific Purposes
Level 7
72366 Global Communication
72365 Communication Management
This diploma is designed to be a standalone professional qualification, but you may staircase from this diploma into the BA or BAppSci degrees at the Open Polytechnic or staircase into the Bachelor of Mass Communication through distance education at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
You can also go on to complete a Masters or a Doctorate degree in professional communication at this university.
Course availability
See the Course availability page
Entry requirements
Under 20 years:
Must have 60 credits at NCEA Level 3
Over 20 years:
Open entry
Level of study
Level 6 (Find out about levels of study).
Hours of study
180-200 hours per course.
Fees
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What do I do now?
Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
