STRPUBRE01 Strategic public relations
Faculty of Arts
Strategic public relations (STRPUBRE01) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 11 units, taught at Malaysia. It is offered in 1 course: Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 11
- Campus
- Malaysia
- Offered in
- 1 course
The 2027 handbook has no page for STRPUBRE01. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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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
Rules
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 cornerstone units18 credit points
Level 3 capstone units12 credit points
Elective list6 credit points
Courses that offer it
Learning outcomes
- 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
analyse the challenges faced by public relations practitioners in diverse social, political, and cultural contexts;
- 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
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 2026: Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.
Major details
- Type
- Major
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Credit points
- 48
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Handbook years
- 2026