UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2455 Public relations strategy

Faculty of Arts

ATS2455 Public relations strategy is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ATS2455

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: ATS1125

Overview

In this unit, you learn to research, plan, write, and evaluate a public relations strategy. You will develop and apply your understanding of strategic and socially responsible communication by working through contemporary case studies and authentic industry briefs and reflecting on the challenges of contemporary industry practice. They learn to develop critical and effective approaches to producing strategies based on sound research and analysis of issues and publics and understanding of organisational goals. In addition to learning about developing communication strategies in a dynamic media environment, you will develop your presentation skills and learn to write professional communication materials. You will also engage with the ethical and legal dimensions of public relations activity to understand the impact on society.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • QuizzesQuiz / Test
    20%
  • PitchPresentation
    35%
  • ReportWork integrated
    45%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Research and develop a communication strategy to support organisational goals;

  2. 2

    Explain ethical, societal and legal implications of public relations activity;

  3. 3

    Produce informative and persuasive communication materials;

  4. 4

    Evaluate the impact of a communication plan.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachOnline learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit involves a mix of learning and teaching modes: online lectures, online activities, and tutorials.

Where it fits

ATS2455 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Meghan Hopper
Unit Coordinators
Dr Meghan Hopper

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2455?

ATS2455 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS2455?

ATS2455 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3254 and ATS3262.

When is ATS2455 offered?

In 2027, ATS2455 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is ATS2455?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS2455 have an exam?

No. ATS2455 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2455?

ATS2455 is part of Public relations.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Communications
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available