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Public Relations and Strategic Communication (Online) University of Stirling

12 months
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13900 GBP/year
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About

Combine study with work or other personal commitments with the flexible Public Relations and Strategic Communication (Online) degree from University of Stirling. Gain a thorough understanding of the role of public relations in modern society while developing key analytical, critical and management skills.

Overview

This Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Communication (Online) from University of Stirling will help you to develop a critical appreciation of the role of public relations in contemporary societies, as well as key analytical, management and communication skills. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the theory behind public relations and communications, and have many opportunities to apply this theory to everyday communications and public relations practice, experience and phenomena.

The course is delivered online via Canvas, the University of Stirling’s online learning environment.

By the end of your studies, you’ll have the necessary skills to work at a managerial level in public relations. You’ll be able to analyse environments, issues, organisational cultures and relationships – as well as set objectives, carry out research and evaluation, and design and implement public relations strategies.

We’re continually updating this well-established course in line with new advances in theory and practice, including how communication campaigns may successfully integrate digital media. 

This course was established in 1988 and was the first degree in public relations in the UK and one of the first in Europe. Several prominent public relations academics and practitioners have completed their education at Stirling.

Career

Our Masters will suit those who want to develop managerial careers in public relations, organisational communication, corporate communications or communication management.

Our alumni are found around the globe in public, private and voluntary sectors. Many graduates work in PR consultancy roles, in-house communication departments in various organisations, NGO advocacy and communication, or have started their own businesses. Others stay in academia, going on to gain PhDs and then work as lecturers, teaching and researching in universities.

Our graduates typically occupy positions such as:

  • Communications Officer/Manager
  • Public Relations Officer/Manager
  • Media Officer
  • Social Media Officer/Manager
  • Internal Communications Officer/Manager
  • Corporate Affairs Officer/Manager 
  • Public Affairs Officer/Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Public Affairs and Advocacy (online)
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning
  • Advertising (online)
  • Strategic Communications Research Placement
  • Communication and Democracy
  • Media Relations and Production (Online)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 32 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    13900 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 13900 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    9200 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9200 GBP per year during 12 months.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Relations and Strategic Communication (Online).

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
EU Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Ghana Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Singapore Institute of Management Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Lingnan University Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
7000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Postgraduate International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Postgraduate Nigeria Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Postgraduate India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
INTO Stirling Progression Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Pakistan Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
400 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Summer School and Study Abroad Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Merit-based Need-based

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DFID/UK Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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