Overview

Develop PR, strategic communication and digital skills.

This online Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Communication (Online) from University of Stirling is a flexible way to fully understand modern public relations. You’ll:

cover core topics like public relations and communications theories, strategic PR planning, media relations and production, and research methods;
design and evaluate a strategic public relations plan;
have the opportunity to work with PR practitioners on real-life cases;
gain an applied understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods for media and audience research;
attend and present your work online at the annual Postgraduate Public Relations Conference;
focus on how digital media is used in communication campaigns.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Advanced Social Media Analytics (Online)
Digital Culture for Media Managers (Online)
Advertising (online)
Public Affairs and Advocacy (online)
Strategic Communications Research Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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

Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 9 other Masters in Public Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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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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Tuition Fees

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15300 GBP / year

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10100 GBP / year

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Funding

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Overview

Develop PR, strategic communication and digital skills.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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