Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management, M.Sc. | University of Stirling | Stirling, United Kingdom
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19645 GBP/year
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Gain a thorough understanding of the role of public relations (PR) in contemporary societies while developing key critical, analytical, management and communication skills with this Masters in Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management from University of Stirling.

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Overview

The Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management course from University of Stirling  gives you the chance 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 need for a successful career in communications and public relations. 

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.

By the end of your studies, you’ll have the necessary skills to work at managerial level in public relations. You’ll be able to analyse environments, issues, organisational cultures and relationships – as well as set objectives, and design and implement public relations and communication 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. Field trips and guest lectures offer opportunities to discuss strategic communication issues with leading practitioners. These also give you networking opportunities and an understanding of current best practice.

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.  

Careers in public relations (PR)

Our Masters in Strategic Communication and Public Relations is for those who want managerial careers in PR, organisational communication, corporate communications, strategic communication or related areas.

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

Organisations our graduates work for include:

  • Pfizer
  • Nike
  • UK Government
  • Office Depot
  • Police Scotland
  • The National Museum of Wales

Others have stayed in academia, going on to gain PhDs and then work as lecturers, teaching and researching in universities.

Accreditation

The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Public Relations and Public Communications Theories
  • Research Methods
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning
  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research
  • Advanced Social Media Marketing
  • Transitional Justice and Human Rights

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) in a relevant subject or equivalent is required. If you don’t have these formal qualifications, but have significant relevant work and life experience, we still encourage you to apply.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    19645 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 19645 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    8700 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8700 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

£8,700: Students from the Republic of Ireland

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Singapore Institute of Management Postgraduate Scholarship
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Postgraduate Taiwan Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Postgraduate Turkey Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Postgraduate Pakistan Scholarship
4000 GBP
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4000 GBP
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Postgraduate Kenya Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Postgraduate India Scholarship
4000 GBP
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China UK Scholarship
4000 GBP
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External Progression Scholarship
4000 GBP
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INTO Stirling Progression Scholarships
4000 GBP
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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
GREAT Scholarship China
10000 GBP
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01 May 2023
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
EU Postgraduate Scholarship
Various benefits
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Postgraduate Nigeria Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Lingnan University Postgraduate Scholarship
Various benefits
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Postgraduate UAE Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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International Summer School and Study Abroad Alumni Scholarship
400 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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Postgraduate Bangladesh Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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Postgraduate Vietnam Scholarship
4000 GBP
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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Postgraduate International Excellence Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 May 2023
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Stirling, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Postgraduate Saudi Arabia Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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International Alumni Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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Postgraduate Jordan Scholarship
4000 GBP
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Postgraduate Thailand Scholarship
4000 GBP
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4000 GBP
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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Postgraduate Ghana Scholarship
4000 GBP
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6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
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29 Mar 2022
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Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
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8000 GBP
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226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
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01 Apr 2023
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226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
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11 Oct 2022
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01 Nov 2022
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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15 Dec 2022
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01 Oct 2022
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100000 INR
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