Media and Public Relations MA 12 months Postgraduate Program By Newcastle University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

26,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Master's in Media and Public Relations is for:

  • students who have Public Relations (PR) knowledge through undergraduate studies or voluntary work
  • PR professionals wishing to develop their academic knowledge and research methods
Teaching draws on the research of specialists in media, communication and cultural studies.

Through the course you'll gain:

  • a critical understanding of media, culture and society
  • knowledge to theorise and analyse media and public relations
  • knowledge of media law and public relations regulations in a transnational context
  • an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different types of data dissemination
You'll also develop valuable professional skills, such as:

  • analytical and critical skills to assess and conduct research in the field of media and PR
  • the ability to deliver and evaluate a PR event in the public, private and voluntary sectors
  • skills to set up a campaign network and deliver PR campaign messages
  • skills to produce effective press releases
  • written materials for traditional and digital media

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Master's in Media and Public Relations is for:

  • students who have Public Relations (PR) knowledge through undergraduate studies or voluntary work
  • PR professionals wishing to develop their academic knowledge and research methods
Teaching draws on the research of specialists in media, communication and cultural studies.

Through the course you'll gain:

  • a critical understanding of media, culture and society
  • knowledge to theorise and analyse media and public relations
  • knowledge of media law and public relations regulations in a transnational context
  • an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different types of data dissemination
You'll also develop valuable professional skills, such as:

  • analytical and critical skills to assess and conduct research in the field of media and PR
  • the ability to deliver and evaluate a PR event in the public, private and voluntary sectors
  • skills to set up a campaign network and deliver PR campaign messages
  • skills to produce effective press releases
  • written materials for traditional and digital media

Admission Requirements

70+
90+
3.3+
6.5+

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in:

  • the media
  • broadcasting
  • print journalism

12 Months
Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

11,200 GBP
-

International Students

26,300 GBP
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