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MA - Master of Arts
Harrow Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Cavendish
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Harrow Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Cavendish
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SEP-25
2 Years
MA - Master of Arts
Harrow Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Our Public Relations MA aims to develop creative PR professionals with the advanced practical skills to transform bold ideas into impactful campaigns and a deep understanding of the evolving role of public relations in contemporary society.
Preparing students for fast-paced, in-house and agency PR and marketing roles, the course blends practice with theory, keeping you at the cutting edge of industry demands. You will develop communications plans in response to practice briefs set by well-known brands, and create content for a range of media – from press releases to video. You will choose from topics like advertising strategy, brand and marketing communications, crisis management, and fashion PR to enhance your learning. Youll gain insights into the latest media trends, the ethics of PR, and the transformative role of AI in brand-audience engagement.
Launched over two decades ago, the course is one of few today accredited by both the UKs professional PR bodies, the Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR) and Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).
Studying mainly in central London, youll benefit from being at the heart of the UKs PR industry and go on ‘Creative Safaris to check out PR stunts and media events happening around the capital. With access to Westminsters dynamic creative hub in Harrow, and advanced media facilities such as our state-of-the-art podcasting studios, youll be taught by experienced PR practitioners and academics.
Course accreditation
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).
Careers
The course nurtures students creativity and equips them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to take their career in a number of directions. Many graduates go on to work in agency and in-house roles in PR and marketing, with some specialising in areas such as fashion PR, events management, consumer brands and crisis management. Some focus on developing their research skills during the course and go on to further study such as a PhD.
A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) and substantial relevant work experience. Professional qualifications or substantial appropriate work experience may be acceptable.
Applicants must submit a 300-word essay analysing the external communication challenges of a known organisation and proposing improvements.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,700 per year
Students from Domestic
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£17,500 per year
Students from EU
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£17,500 per year
Students from International
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