Strategic Communication and Public Relations - PgCert
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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The course is suitable if you: want to start a career in communication and PR. We’ll support you in developing industry-relevant knowledge and skills, help you to produce a professional portfolio, and provide you with opportunities to meet and network with current practitioners or already work in a communication or PR role and want professional development. You can study part-time and tailor your learning to your own development needs. In our digital age there is a rising demand for ...Read more

The course is suitable if you: want to start a career in communication and PR. We’ll support you in developing industry-relevant knowledge and skills, help you to produce a professional portfolio, and provide you with opportunities to meet and network with current practitioners or already work in a communication or PR role and want professional development. You can study part-time and tailor your learning to your own development needs. In our digital age there is a rising demand for communications professionals with the skills to plan strategic communication campaigns and drive success for businesses, charities and government organisations. On this course you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively across a range of media and digital platforms. You will study within a framework that emphasises strategic thinking and a critical stance, enabling you to make an effective, ethical and responsible contribution to your organisation.

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49/279
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Abhishek
20 Oct 25

Seamless admission..Read more

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Aaliyah
15 Oct 24

Freshers week the worst as I got freshers flu and I would say best would be the events on campus...Read more

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Entry requirements

Students will normally possess an honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (eg arts, humanities or social sciences). Students without an honours degree may be admitted (subject to interview) to the course if they have other relevant qualifications and appropriate work experience.

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£7,365 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation (Standard Room) - £145 per week

£17,775 per year

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Accommodation (Standard Room) - £145 per week

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Aaliyah
15 Oct 24
Public Relations and Marketing Communications BA (Hons) P211
Freshers week the worst as I got freshers flu and I would say best would be the events on campus....
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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