Media and Public Relations
Entry requirements
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, broadcast or print journalism.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This master's in media and PR is suitable for:
- students who have some PR knowledge through their undergraduate studies or voluntary work
- PR professionals wishing to develop their academic knowledge and research methods.
Teaching draws on current research carried out by 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.
Information for international students
English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Degree Programme Director, School of Arts and Cultures
- pgmch@ncl.ac.uk