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Full time | University of Sunderland | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Public Relations Journalism: Specific Subjects

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

This course is a Masters with a focus on practical skills in Public Relations. It involves a mix of journalism, business and marketing, social networking and communication theory, giving you a competitive edge in this fast-moving industry. As part of the course, you will develop a major PR project and undertake related research and contextual studies.

Why us?

  • Sunderland hosts the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies (CRMCS)
  • 'World-leading' research in Media, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)
  • Accredited by the CIPR the industry’s leading body and a single discipline PR course teaching a wide range of PR specialisms including: campaign creation, crisis management, social media management and Internal communications

Career ready

Postgraduates are highly employable and, on average, earn more than individuals whose highest qualification is an undergraduate degree. On completing this course you will be equipped for roles throughout the PR and communications industries.

Modules

Dissertation (60 Credits)
Media Research (15 Credits)
PR and Marketing Communications (15 Credits)
PR and Society: Ethics and Critical Concepts (15 Credits)
Public Relations: Theory and Practice 1 (30 Credits)
Public Relations: Theory and Practice 2 (30 Credits)
Social Media and PR (15 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,500

Entry requirements

We usually require applicants to hold a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a related discipline.