Communication and Public Relations - PgDip, MSc

    Communication and Public Relations - PgDip, MSc

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,666 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Communication and Public Relations - PgDip, MSc

    About

    This course aims to provide students with a well-balanced grounding in both the theoretical and practical study of communication and public relations with opportunities to explore such application within the advertising and marketing contexts. It will enable students to develop a critical understanding and expertise in the academic and professional bases of communication and public relations. It also aims to develop students’ ability to undertake primary research within the broad field of communication, with emphasis on, but not limited to public relations and advertising issues and to equip students with both the knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects for employment, academic progression or continuing professional development. The course offers a unique and distinctive design with a broad focus on many of the elements important to a career in the communication industries.

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    Disciplines

    Social SciencesFaculty of Arts Humanities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

    This programme is suitable for graduates in any academic discipline as well as those already in employment who wish to enhance their existing skills. Applicants must have gained at least a 2:2 classification (Hons) in any subject from a recognized institution or an equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements for international applicantsThe minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

    Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

    Career

    Due to the breadth of the course, you have a range of options upon graduation across the public, private and non-profit sectors, in communication, public relations, advertising, marketing, and internal communication. While some previous graduates choose to specialise in a particular area, our students are equipped to be communication ‘all-rounders’ able to incorporate an integrated approach to communication management. Further PhD research study is also an option.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,666 / year(s)

    Communication and Public Relations - PgDip, MSc

    Ulster University

    Ulster University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Coleraine