MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations (Joint Degree UPF Barcelona) at University of Stirling

A joint MSc delivered with Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, in which students spend the autumn semester at Stirling and the spring semester at Pompeu Fabra. The course is taught entirely in English and is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core topics include public relations theories, strategic planning, media relations, research methods, digital media production, branding, advertising, content development, public affairs and intercultural communication, followed by a 12,000-word dissertation that can be completed at either university. The course includes a public affairs field trip to Brussels.

Career pathways

Management-level careers in public relations, organisational and corporate communications, strategic communication and public affairs, including PR consultancy, communication agencies, in-house communication departments, NGO advocacy and digital and social media; some graduates progress to PhD study.

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