MA Media and Public Relations at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts and Cultures | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll build knowledge, understanding and skills through compulsory and optional modules. You'll carry out independent research into a theme or issue relating to media and public relations for your dissertation. Compulsory modules include: Media and Promotional Cultures, Researching Media and PR, Strategies and Management in PR, Public Relations Theory and Concepts, Communications and Cultural Industries Project: Research and Professional Development, MA Media and PR Final Project.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: 97%; In work or further study 15 months after graduation; Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 to 2022/23; Gain a critical understanding of key issues,; a critical understanding of media, culture and society; knowledge to theorise and analyse media and public relations; 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; Media and Public Relations MA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 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 English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 28,050 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4076f/#how-to-apply

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