MA Public Relations and Digital Communications with Placement Year
University of Hertfordshire
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On this exciting two-year course, you will learn core principles and gain an advanced understanding of public relations and digital communications. The first year of this course is the same as the one-year MA Public Relations and Digital Communications course. It is the second year that differentiates these courses. This MA Public Relations and Digital Communications course will enable you to-vDevelop an understanding of the challenges in the PR and communications industry and apply your ...Read more

On this exciting two-year course, you will learn core principles and gain an advanced understanding of public relations and digital communications. The first year of this course is the same as the one-year MA Public Relations and Digital Communications course. It is the second year that differentiates these courses. This MA Public Relations and Digital Communications course will enable you to-vDevelop an understanding of the challenges in the PR and communications industry and apply your knowledge from the course to identify effective solutions to real-life case studies. Feel confident and prepared to work in the industry. This course incorporates theoretical and practical learning styles to equip you for a career in the field. This includes traditional lectures as well as workshops, masterclasses and online study. Want to work within a public relations agency, government communications department, company press office, or within brand, reputation, social media or community management, this course will get you there. Our close industry connections and partnerships have helped us to design this MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications to ensure there is a strong emphasis on ensuring you leave well-equipped for whatever career path you choose to pursue.Sandwich placement or study abroad year

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12/279
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51st
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19 Feb 26

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Entry requirements

The equivalent of a good 2:2 honours degree (i.e. minimum 55% classification grade) and IELTs of 6.5 including 6.5 in writing.

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£15,120 per year

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£17,950 per year

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Rita
19 Feb 26
MA Public Relations and Digital Communications with Placement Year
One of the best aspects of my university experience has been the diversity and welcoming atmosphere. As an international student, that sense of inclusion really matters. The...
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Prajwala
17 Feb 25
MA Public Relations and Digital Communications
It's a great place because of the communities, the options and opportunities. It's a good place for what the university is...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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University of Hertfordshire
College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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