Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Relations MA

University of Leeds

United Kingdom, Leeds

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University of Leeds

United Kingdom , Leeds

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

On campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,500 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Relations MA

About

Course overview

Global organisations are realising their corporate communications and marketing functions need to work closely to communicate with stakeholders, driving demand for graduates with a specialist skillset.

This innovative course explores the drivers and dynamics of modern corporate communications and its relationship with marketing and public relations. You’ll focus on stakeholder management, global strategic marketing, reputation management, media relations and digital PR.

Taught by academics who combine their professional experience with the latest research expertise, you’ll examine key theories and concepts and gain the practical professional skills employers are looking for.

You’ll benefit from our corporate connections with senior figures working in the sector who regularly visit to offer a practitioner’s view during guest lectures. Many also provide case studies and practical projects.

Course highlights

This course is shaped by the Business School’s Global and Strategic Marketing Research Centre, one of the leading centres of research marketing in Europe.
This course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners. The CIPR work to set, maintain and advance standards in PR professional practice and this recognition is testament to the practical relevance of our course.
Learn from academics who bring their world-leading expertise to you in the classroom.
Develop cross-cultural thinking and understand how professional marketers operate across the world, helping you stand out in the global job market.
Learn in an inclusive international environment and graduate with a global perspective, able to collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
Benefit from a full and varied programme of industry-experienced guest speakers who’ll share current trends and insight, helping you to connect your learning to developments and challenges in the industry.
On all Masters courses at Leeds University Business School you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which will include company visits, guest lectures and networking events, as well as an opportunity to visit local places of interest. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich.

Find out more about studying your Masters at Leeds University Business School.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applying

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject. This course is primarily aimed at students with a general or non-business background; however we do not restrict entry for those who have previously studied marketing.

International qualifications

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Improve your English

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Business (6 weeks) and Language for Business (10 weeks).

We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional and our 10 week online pre-sessional.

You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.

Career

Career opportunities

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career. As a graduate of this course, you’ll have a rounded and reflective approach to communications strategy and practice.

Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities will also build your teamwork, communication and employability skills to enhance your prospects after graduation.

Many graduates of this course become effective communications professionals, either in internal corporate and marketing communications roles or in PR, digital and social media agencies.

Recently, our graduates have started careers as consultants, account executives and communications advisors for a range of organisations in the UK and overseas. Some examples of job titles include Digital PR Executive, PR and Marketing Manager, Programmatic Executive, and Officer of Branding and Marketing.

Links with industry

A number of senior figures from the world of corporate communications, marketing and public relations are invited to deliver guest lectures, providing a practitioner's view of the latest industry developments.

Recent contributors include: Sainsburys, Creative Concern, Ikea UK & IE, Sustainly, Marks and Spencer, Holition, Search Laboratory, Edit, Rise at Seven and Brand 24.