Corporate Communications and Public Affairs PGCert / PGDip / MSc
Robert Gordon University
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The CIPR accredited MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Master’s degree from Robert Gordon University provides you with the practical skills and relevant academic knowledge to ensure you will be capable of operating in a strategic communication role on graduation.The MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs course has been designed in collaboration with leading practitioners to ensure it is relevant for today’s employers and industry. With a highly practical focus, you will ...Read more

The CIPR accredited MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Master’s degree from Robert Gordon University provides you with the practical skills and relevant academic knowledge to ensure you will be capable of operating in a strategic communication role on graduation.

The MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs course has been designed in collaboration with leading practitioners to ensure it is relevant for today’s employers and industry. With a highly practical focus, you will have the opportunity to undertake a four-week professional industry placement in a real organisation, attend industry events, hear from professionals, take part in workshops and visit media and communication organisations. This will ensure you will have both the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for a successful career. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Great new friends. Amazing work environment and very supportive teachers. Could have a slightly better canteen in my building but still loving..Read more

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29 Jun 20

A wonderful learning experience that I would gladly try again in the future in the form of postgraduate studies. Helpful tutors, great feedback, an inclusive place that makes..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

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£7,080 per year

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£7,080 per year

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£7,080 per year

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£16,180 per year

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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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