Communications, PR and the Media PGDip
University of Gloucestershire
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Course overviewThis PGDip 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.Youll 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 ...Read more

Course overview

This PGDip 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.

Youll 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 youre 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.

Careers

Whether it is working in social media or media relations, in-house or for a public relations agency, this course opens up a world of opportunities in the communications industry. The transferable skills you will learn on this course will enable you to work in so many different areas from copywriting and campaign planning, to brand strategy, influencer marketing and digital PR.

We will help you make connections with a wealth of diverse organisations from large-scale companies to public sector and charity organisations to gain experience in the industry. A number of students each year find placements during the MA which lead to longer term positions after the course.

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92/101
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29th
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88th
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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

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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£6,550 per year

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£11,970 per year

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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

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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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