Media Relations (UoA) (PG)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5009
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Course ID
202344
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces you to the theory and practice of media relations. It focuses on the role of media relations in a rapidly changing media environment, with an emphasis on the needs and expectations of different media, how to build effective media relationships, and the communication strategies used within the NGO, government and corporate sectors. You will enhance your understanding of media relations strategies and tactics across a variety of contexts and media platforms, design and plan a media campaign, and develop practical skills in media relations writing, research, strategy and evaluation

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA2035 Media Relations (UoA) OR must not have completed MDIA7005 Media Relations at the University of Adelaide

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