MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

An MSc for graduates moving into public relations and for professionals advancing into senior strategic communication roles. Core modules are delivered on Thursdays and Fridays, and the course can be studied as an MSc (180 credits), PgDip (120 credits) or PgCert.

Faculty: School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management | Department: Media, Communications and Public Relations | Duration: 1 year full-time (18 months with a January start) or 2-7 years part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Strategic Communication Campaign Planning, Reputation, Issues and Crisis Management, Creating Digital Content, Digital Communications and Public Affairs, plus one optional module. The MSc finishes with a 60-credit Dissertation or Master's Communication Project.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in communications or PR units in any sector or in PR consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a bachelor's degree with honours or equivalent in a relevant subject area (e.g. arts, business, humanities or social sciences); applicants without an honours degree may be admitted with other relevant qualifications and appropriate work experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,750 a year (2027/28). Scotland/RUK/ROI. Full-time tuition per year. (excludes additional £200 DMI Registration fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year. (excludes additional £200 DMI Registration fee) Source

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (18 months with a January start) or 2-7 years part-time

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