ABOUT THE COURSE

Passionate about PR and communications? Want to boost your employment prospects?

In the world of modern media which includes the presence of a pack of media industries and up-front journalism, the real movers and shakers are the people behind the stage, the PR people. PR in media is all about communication that builds relationships at various levels like community, organization, and corporate sector. It leads to strong media industry partnerships and financial support. Masters in Public Relations have been designed with the help of industry professionals and alumni. The internal staff, as well as professionals from the industry, will be conducting the lectures. This program helps students learn and practice the important aspects of Public Relations in the media world. This is designed to help graduates build on traditional paradigms of public relations, exploring critically how the PR industry relates to advertising, marketing, and journalism.

With an emphasis on the emergence of ‘peer-to-peer’ communications on digital platforms, this course can help improve the employability of both recent graduates and existing practitioners. The ‘Professional Development’ module gives students work-placement and freelance opportunities, enhancing their professional skillset. Students will also be able to pitch for paid work at Creatives, which specializes in connecting students with businesses that need creative support. These projects can help students to strengthen their portfolio of professional work.

Learners are encouraged to carry out additional work experience alongside their regular studies. The course team’s close links with industry have helped past students to negotiate placements at top local and national agencies. The course concludes with a major project or dissertation. This is another opportunity for students to specialize their knowledge, conducting in-depth research into an area that complements their unique career ambitions.

Your Future

Suitable roles for graduates include:

• Public relations (agency and in-house)

• Marketing

• Digital and social media communications

• Crisis management

• Internal communications

• Research and analysis

• Content management

• Stakeholder relations

• Customer communications analysis

• Brand partnership

Graduates will be in a good position to pursue further professional qualifications. Chartered Institute of Public Relations diplomas is available in areas of expertise such as crisis management and internal communication. Membership of the CIPR encourages continued professional development (CPD).

MPhil/Ph.D. options are open to those wishing to pursue academic research and teaching.

Fees and Costs

Tuition fees

UK, EU and Channel Island full-time fees: £7,600

International full-time fees: £13,700

Optional costs:

Students may travel to central London for an agency visit. This has taken place three times over the past six years. Coach tickets can be found for less than £20, and all-day tube passes cost around £10.

Visa Show Money: £9208

Visa Charges: £348

Immigration Health Surcharge Charges: £470 / (12 months) + £235 (1- 6 months)

Please Note: Check the latest Visa, Show Money & IHS charges on https://www.gov.uk/ before applying at UKVFS for Visa.

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