TAUGHT IN A BLENDED & FLEXIBLE WAY
You will gain a complete understanding of all aspects of the industry, both academic and professional.
You will:
The PRII Diploma will be delivered using a blended approach in 2024/25. This incorporates a variety of delivery methods: video lectures; live online tutorials, in-person sessions, revision lectures and self-directed learning.
This allows participants to undertake the course remotely from anywhere around the globe.
Learning materials available to students include:
Monday 23 September 2024
The course will start with a live online welcome session and introductory lecture.
Following that the first tranche of video lectures and related learning materials will be made available to students on Wednesday 25 September. We suggest that students dedicate time on Wednesday evening (6:30 – 9:30 pm) for those lectures, as they would if attending in person. However, they will have the flexibility to follow the lectures in their own time, in advance of the online tutorial sessions. The first live online tutorial will take place on Monday evening 30 September.
The course will then take place in the same way with online tutorials on Monday (6:30 – 8:30 pm) and lectures and related learning materials made available to students on Wednesdays. Each of the six modules of the course will begin with an in-person introductory lecture and end with a similar revision lecture replacing the respective online session. The course is assessed by way of project work, campaign assignments and written examination. Online classes run until April 2025 and examinations will take place online in May.
Absolutely! Delivered and accredited by the PRII, Ireland’s professional body for PR & Communications practitioners, the diploma is universally recognised in the industry.
Industry experts, PR professionals, academics, and guest lecturers all present and contribute to the course, ensuring that everything you learn is up-to-date and relevant to this dynamic and ever-changing profession.
Click here to download the full Diploma Prospectus in PDF
You must be aged over 18 and have passed a minimum of five subjects in the Leaving Certificate or hold a qualification at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications. These requirements can be waived if you have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a public relations or communications role.
Enrolment is ongoing and closes 14 days before course commencement. Course places are limited and are awarded competitively.
You should provide the following, by email, to Annmarie Jordan at Loading...:
Your application will be assessed by the PRII and, if appropriate, a follow-up interview scheduled. If the course is over-subscribed, priority will be given to those already working in Public Relations or a related role, followed by those seeking the qualification to seek employment in the profession. There is no charge for making an application.
2024/25 Fee:
(€875 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place)
Note: All fees must be paid in full before 28 February 2025.
If two or more students from the same employer undertake the diploma course, a discount will be applied, provided that the employer pays the fees for all against the same invoice. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for more information.
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