
Overview
Taught entirely in English, the course offers a hands-on approach, while at the same time providing you with the theoretical foundations you need to practise public relations at a managerial level.
You’ll obtain a MSc in Strategic Communication and Public Relations (Joint Degree PFU Barcelona) degree from the University of Stirling and Pompeu Fabra University.
You spend Semester 1 at the University of Stirling, and then move to Pompeu Fabra University for Semester 2. You may then decide if you would like to have your dissertation supervised by staff at Stirling or Pompeu Fabra.
Career opportunities
The Strategic Communication and Public Relations programme prepares you for an international careers in public relations, strategic communication or related areas in consultancies, private sector companies (in-house positions), NGOs and international organisations, including the EU and the UN.
Graduates typically occupy positions such as:
- Communications Officer/Manager
- Public Relations Officer/Manager
- Press Officer
- Social Media Officer/Manager
- Internal Communications Officer/Manager
- Corporate Affairs Officer/Manager
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Relations and Public Communications Theories
- Media Relations and Production
- Research for Dissertation/Research Design
- Strategic Public Relations Planning
- Research and Evaluation for Practice
- Public Affairs and Advocacy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Communication Sciences Corporate Communication Public Relations View 208 other Masters in Communication Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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.
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International
18645 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18645 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
7700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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