Professional MA by Research Communications, PR and the Media at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

This professional MA by Research adopts an active learning approach with a strong emphasis on real-world application to create a practical and professional course for international and home students. You’ll learn through lectures delivered by experts, alongside sharing and developing knowledge through practical experiences such as group discussions, debates, role play and working on professional briefs.

Faculty: School of Arts, Culture & Environment | Department: Journalism and Communications | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: Strategic Communications, Stunts, Campaigns and Crises, Communicating Power and Influence, Communications PR and the Media Thesis.

Career pathways

The employment prospects and career aspirations of our Professional MA by Research graduates are exciting and varied. The course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and experience necessary to prepare you for an exciting graduate career in a range of established and developing contexts.

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Entry requirements

Qualifications from overseas institutions Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an overseas university. English language requirements IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,510 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

International applicants: GBP 13,830 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028; September 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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