Overview

The MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs course from Robert Gordon University, has been designed in collaboration with leading practitioners to ensure it is relevant for today’s employers and industry.

With a highly practical focus, you will have the opportunity to undertake a four-week professional industry placement in a real organisation, attend industry events, hear from professionals, take part in workshops and visit media and communication organisations. This will ensure you will have both the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for a successful career.

Job Prospects

On successful completion of this course, you will be provided with a wide range of career opportunities within the wider Corporate Communication industry. Example fields include corporate communication, media relations, public relations, public affairs and role within internal communication and crisis management consultancies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Marketing Strategy

Commercial And Corporate Film-Making

Media Industries

Politics and the Media

Public Relations Theory And Practice

Strategic Digital Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Corporate Social Responsibility Public Policy View 224 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16180 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16180 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7080 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7080 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of the UK and EU Students - £7080

Part Time

UK and EU

£3540 Year 1

£3540 Year 2
£0 - Year 3

International

£6070 Year 1

£6070 Year 2
£4040 Year 3

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 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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