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Public Relations (PRII) / DipPR PART TIME EVENING
PART TIME EVENING: DIPLOMA IN PR - POST GRADUATE OR DIPLOMA LEVEL with optional Diploma in Event Management.
Course to commence on OCTOBER 2010.
Lectures are held on a Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Click on the following link to apply Application-form
European Institute Results for Academic Year 2009 / 2010 National DipPR Programme
National results (Full Time, Long Distance and Part Time Courses combined): 1) Highest percentage of First Class Honours in the country 2) Four European Institute students finish in the top 5 in the country 3) Six European Students finish in the top 10 in the country 4) Highest percentage pass rate in the country
Part Time and Long Distance results: 1) Three students finish in the top 5 in the country (all Long Distance Students) 2) Third in the country 3.) Five students finish in the top 10 in the country 4) Highest percentage of 1st, 2nd and 3rd class honours in the country
Note: The European Institute of Communications is the only authorised college in the country to run the Long Distance PRII PR programme.
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Introduction
The European Institute of Communications is a recognised academic body, approved by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, to teach and train candidates who wish to enter or who are working in the professional arena of Public Relations.
- The course content has been developed by the PRII so that the academic content and levels of practice is appropriately suited to the needs of the industry.
- The final goal of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects for employment or continuing professional development.
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Course Fees - total amount to €1900 as follows:
Academic fees amount to €1350 (excludes mandatory PRII examination and student membership subscriptions as set out by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland). Course fee payment schedule:
- A non-refundable deposit of €295 (deducted from overall fee) to be paid immediately upon offer of placement
- The balance of course fees, €1055, to be paid in full 1 calendar month before course commencement.
- PRII examination fees and student membership subscription, collected by the European Institute of Communications on behalf of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, amount to €425 and €125 respectively, must be paid one week prior to the first day of the course.
- Course includes an optional Diploma in Event Management accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Event Management option examination fees amount to €425.
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Who Should Attend and Course Choices
Candidates suited to this course will have an interest in public relations and communications. They will want to work in an environment that requires public relations skills or will wish to enhance their existing academic qualifications that is officially recognised within Irish, European and international business.
Applicants are welcome to apply to attend the course programme as follows:
- Post Graduate Level - candidates must have, as a minimum, a primary degree.
- Diploma Level - candidates must have passed their leaving certificate and be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Mature Student Level - candidates must be 23 years of age and have previous employment experience.
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Graduates from the European Institute of Communications
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Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the course participants will be conferred by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) with their internationally recognised Diploma in Public Relations and be entitled to use the acknowledgement 'DipPR' in recognition of their professionally achieved status. In addition, you will be entitled to apply for professional membership of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. The knowledge gained from the diverse range of specialist content includes:
- public affairs / financial PR / issues management / internal communications / sponsorship
- media relations / press release / media statements / speech writing / interview briefs /
- PR photography / press launches / conferences / PR consultancies / PRO / PR Campaigns
- advertising / marketing / integrated marketing communication
Each candidate accepted for the course automatically becomes a student member of the European Institute of Communications (EIC) and of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII), which provides candidates with full access to the activities and resources of both the PRII and EIC. Furthermore, each successful candidate will also be conferred with the European Institute of Communications' own academic accolade, will automatically be awarded professional membership status, and be eligible to use the letters 'MEIC' after their name. |
To be accepted onto the program you will be required to complete our online application form (Click on following link Application-form.) Upon receipt of your application form you will be called for interview in order to complete your application. Upon acceptance you will be required to submit your non-refundable deposit of which will be deducted from your overall fee.
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| All candidates are bound by the rules and regulations of the European Institute of Communications (EIC). The European Institute of Communications reserves the right to cancel, amend or change the details contained in this brochure, the right to vary the administration, the programme content, and location of the course at any time. |
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