MA Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Our MA Corporate Communications and Public Relations Masters programme is designed to equip you for a successful career in corporate communications or public relations. By exploring the drivers and dynamics of the corporate communication industry, the course covers the key elements of modern corporate communications.
Our course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and approach that will enable you to balance the often conflicting demands of an organisation's stakeholders and deliver clear, consistent communications to all parties – a great range of skills to have on your CV and ones which employers will be looking for.
Taught by staff with extensive research and consultancy expertise, you will develop knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to the workplace. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a project that will involve working on a consultancy issue with academic staff and company mentors.
A number of senior figures from the world of corporate communications and public relations are invited to deliver guest lectures, providing a practitioner's view of the latest industry developments. Contributors to the programme include:
Join us and you’ll also get support from our Postgraduate Career Management Centre, helping you develop key skills including networking and negotiating, and putting you in touch with potential employers.
| Length of Course | 12 months |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time |
| Start Date | Mid September Each Year |
| Related Courses | MSc International Marketing Management, MA Advertising and Marketing and MA Advertising and Design |
You can choose between a dissertation and non dissertation route. Each route has a certain number of optional modules you may select
For further details please see the Taught Masters Programmes brochure.
Qualification Requirements
- You should have a good first degree (2:1 or higher) in business, marketing, communications or languages
- If you are not from the UK please visit equivalent qualifications to find out about entry requirements from non-UK countries.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you need to attain one of the following:
- TOEFL iBT: At least 94 overall with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
- IELTS test you need to achieve a score of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5.
Fees
| MA Corporate Communications and Public Relations | |
| UK/EU: | £9,500 |
| International: | £16,250 |
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships which Corporate Communications and Public Relations students are eligible for.