Public Relations - MA

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

The MA in Public Relations combines theory and practice, providing real intellectual challenge with a sharp focus on real-world events and firmly grounded in extensive industry links. We recognise that most applicants are looking to build a career in PR and our emphasis is on employability.

We look at techniques for raising awareness, listening to stakeholders and influencing ethical policies. We will develop your strategic planning and help you to engage with a wide range of tactical devices, including building expertise in using a range of social media platforms and tools. You will also learn techniques that will build your confidence as a presenter and a communicator.

The MA explores the ever-changing media landscape while critically examining PR’s impact on society.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

Applicants should possess at least an upper second class first degree (or equivalent), or have considerable experience in a related field and be able to demonstrate outstanding ability and potential.

Good spoken and written English are vital. IELTS level 6.5 is a minimum.

Applicants should have sound academic skills (research, writing, presentation), an interest in ideas and their application, as well as some basic competence in IT skills (word-processing, internet activities etc).

Emphasis on employability
Wide range of career paths
Excellent industry links
Up to the minute course design
Stimulating choice of modules

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2020

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Subjects

  • Public Relations
  • PR training
  • Public
  • Media
  • PR
  • Theory
  • Context
  • Dissertation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Indicative

Course programme

Modules

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 140 credits):
  • PR Theory and Context
  • Communication Planning and Action
  • Research in Practice
  • Major Project (Dissertation)
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete of one the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
  • Entrepreneurship in Practice
  • Work Placement
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Narrative: From Media to Interactive Media
  • Social Media as Culture and Practice
  • Live Events and Festival Management
  • Media Law and Regulation
  • Transmedia Terror
  • Film Festivals, Marketing and PR
  • Strategic Communication for Social Change

Additional information

UK Students

Award: MA Starting: Sep 2021

Mode 
Full Time

Duration
1 year

Fees
£7,700 per year

International students

Award: MA Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
1 year

Fees
£13,200 per year

Public Relations - MA

Price on request