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STPR-MAJ Strategic public relations

Faculty of Arts

Strategic public relations (STPR-MAJ) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 12 units, taught at Malaysia. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.

Credit points
48
Units
12
Campus
Malaysia
Offered in
1 course

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Overview

The major in Strategic Public Relations is designed to equip you for diverse professional careers across corporate, nonprofit, public affairs, and media-based communication sectors. By integrating theory, research, and practical application, this program provides a comprehensive understanding of how to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, manage crises, develop digital communication strategies, and lead successful campaigns.

By examining case studies and engaging in hands-on assignments, you will develop the critical and analytical skills necessary to evaluate and design strategic communication plans, craft persuasive messages, and execute them across diverse platforms, including social media.  This major fosters strategic thinking, logical analysis, and problem-solving abilities, empowering you to lead PR and communication initiatives with confidence. 

If you are interested in academia or research-driven roles, this program also strengthens your research skills through courses such as Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Upon completion, you will have developed a professional portfolio tailored to the demands of modern strategic public relations professionals, ensuring you are well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities and scholarly pursuits.

Availability
Strategic Public Relations is listed in A2006 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences at Malaysia as a major and minor.

Structure

Courses that offer it

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as STRPUBRE01.

Intending Honours students
If you are intending to enter honours in this area of study you must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 credit points of study at Level 3 to be eligible.

Note: Double degree students are only required to complete 18 credit points of studies at Level 3.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    recognise the role of strategic public relations in shaping communication efforts for various organizations (governments, corporations, NGOs) in both traditional and digital landscapes;

  2. 2

    analyse the challenges faced by public relations practitioners in diverse social, political, and cultural contexts;

  3. 3

    apply relevant theories and frameworks to analyse real-world scenarios, and develop effective communication strategies that align with organizational goals, enhance activism efforts, and manage crises effectively to protect organizational reputation;

  4. 4

    develop strategic public relations materials, including campaign plans, crisis management plans, lobbying reports, media strategy plans, advocacy reports, and digital communication plans tailored to diverse organizations and culturally specific social contexts, leveraging appropriate digital and AI-powered tools.

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Rizwanah Souket Ali

Common questions

Which courses offer Strategic public relations?

1 course in 2027: Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.

What units are in Strategic public relations?

It lists 12 units, including AMU1010, AMU1333, AMU2014, AMU2453, AMU2814, AMU3008, AMU3009 and AMU3013. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Handbook years
2027