Planning campaigns, keeping tabs on how potential clients are seen by the general public, public speaking, organizing client advertising efforts, and other duties are all part of a public relations manager’s job description. A profession in public relations can be obtained without a predetermined set of courses thanks to the variety of abilities it offers.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media and Communications, as well as short courses in Project Management and Public Relations, are among the degrees that can be pursued. There are several tertiary options in South Africa that can help someone realize their dreams of working in public relations.

Options for public universities include:

• University of Witwatersrand: degree in Public Relations and Communication
• University of Johannesburg: degree in Public Relations and Communication
• North-West University: degree in Public Relations and Communication
• University of Pretoria: Bachelor of Commerce in Communication Management,
• Unisa: BA in Communication Sciences: National Diplomas in Public Relations Management
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology: National Diplomas in Public Relations Management
• Tshwane University of Technology: National Diplomas in Public Relations Management
• Durban University of Technology: National Diplomas in Public Relations Management