Communications, PR and the Media MA
University of Gloucestershire
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This MA will help you gain the right knowledge, skills and connections you need to forge a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications.Graduates have gone on to work for major brands such as Dyson, Formula One and designer fashion labels as well as local government, charities and renowned PR agencies.You’ll learn how to use the latest techniques in digital PR, social media, AI and other media to create effective PR campaigns.Modules cover subjects including influencer-targeting, social ...Read more

This MA will help you gain the right knowledge, skills and connections you need to forge a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications.Graduates have gone on to work for major brands such as Dyson, Formula One and designer fashion labels as well as local government, charities and renowned PR agencies.You’ll learn how to use the latest techniques in digital PR, social media, AI and other media to create effective PR campaigns.Modules cover subjects including influencer-targeting, social media strategy, campaign planning, crisis communications, media relations, strategic communications and so much more. You will also gain skills in video and podcast recording, copywriting and editing using Adobe software.Our lecturers are still practising PR professionals and we also bring in guest speakers at the top of their game to help you build your knowledge and connections over the 12-month course.So, whether you’re looking to take your first steps on the career ladder or would like to enhance your existing skills, there is something for everyone on this course.

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85/279
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19th
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72nd
What students say
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Jannatul Tabassum
20 Nov 25

The best part of studying at the University of Gloucestershire is the sense of community and support that exists across the campus. From approachable lecturers to the friendly..Read more

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10 Feb 20

Great I did my undergraduate degree here and have loved doing my post graduate degree here. The support and work load is great and the industry support we get too is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours. We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification. Applicants without a bachelors degree but with significant relevant industry experience.

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£10,510 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

£19,055 per year

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

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Jannatul Tabassum
20 Nov 25
Communications, PR and the Media MA
The best part of studying at the University of Gloucestershire is the sense of community and support that exists across the campus. From approachable lecturers to the friendly...
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SR
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10 Feb 20
Great I did my undergraduate degree here and have loved doing my post graduate degree here. The support and work load is great and the industry support we get too is...
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park,Cheltenham Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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