You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
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Gain the extra qualifications and knowledge to get ahead in the Public Relations (PR) and communications sector and discover what it takes to create award-winning campaigns.
Learning from lecturers who have come straight from industry, you’ll develop the expertise you need to communicate effectively across digital, social, broadcast and print media.
Influencer-targeting, video, social media, copywriting and more are taught alongside the strategic public relations and campaign planning skills you’ll need to succeed in the modern workplace.
This degree is very hands-on, including a lot of practical learning supported by a spine of academic theory. There is a big emphasis on industry relevance throughout the one-year course including a strong programme of guest lectures to provide industry links and opportunities for our students.
We also work to live client briefs on some of our modules in areas such as content creation and campaign planning which all help to provide on the job-style experiences.
You’ll have access to facilities described by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council as among the very best in the country – our Media Centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios as well as editing suites, Mac equipment and production galleries.
You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification
Applicants without a bachelors degree but with significant relevant industry experience.
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
Students usually support themselves through the postgraduate loan, private savings, family support or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.
UoG graduates receive up to 20% off postgraduate tuition fees. Terms apply.
| Start date | Location | Course code | Total Fee (UK) | Total Fee (international) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Park, Cheltenham | — | £9,350 | £17,100 |
| Sep 2025 | Park, Cheltenham | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
Our staff have professional experience in the communications industry. Lecturers include a current PR consultancy owner and former Editor of The Citizen newspaper.
We also have a strong programme of guest lecturers each year for students to gain even more industry connections and knowledge. In the 2020/21 year, this has included Sport England, Dyson, UCAS, Reach PLC and award-winning PR agencies Rise at Seven, Red Consultancy, 10 Yetis Digital and Radioactive PR.
Learning from our lecturers’ professional experience and contacts, you’ll gain insight from our large network of alumni, with former students returning for guest lectures covering many subjects, including celebrity, sport, agency and NGOs.
Our facilities were described by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council as ‘among the very best in the country’. Our Media Centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios as well as editing suites, Mac equipment and production galleries.
Anaïs Merlin, Associate Director and Head of Mobile and Telecoms at CCgroup, a B2B technology PR agency, will be supporting students this year as a course associate. In 2021, she was named on PR Week’s ’30 Under 30 list’ and awarded PR Week’s ‘Young Game Changer of the Year’ award.
“It’s an exciting time and it’s even more exciting to know that a new generation of PR pros are coming up to continue to change and challenge how we think about PR campaigns. I’m honoured to have been invited to be a course associate and I’m very much looking forward to seeing some of the great work the class of 22/23 will achieve this year.”
Get prepared for life in agencies, in-house communications teams or as a freelancer. Gain the extra qualifications and knowledge to get ahead and discover what it takes to create award-winning communications campaigns.
Increase your pay potential, specialise in the subject you love, or pursue your passion and switch careers.
UoG students can benefit from an alumni discount. Receive 20% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees as a 2022 graduate.
Discover your next step.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
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