Media and Public Relations MA

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgramme duration

26,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

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

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

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

PTE Academic

70+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

IELTS

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

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic

Starts from

11,200 GBP

International

Starts from

26,300 GBP

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