Overview

You’ll spend your first semester at Stirling on our breathtaking 330-acre campus nestled in the heart of Scotland. For the second semester you’ll head to the vibrant streets of Barcelona as you continue your studies at Pompeu Fabra University, right in the middle of one of Europe’s most dynamic cultural hubs. You'll complete your degree entirely in English, with the flexibility to choose where you’d like to be based for your dissertation - Stirling or Pompeu Fabra. Studying in two countries gives you a powerful edge in today’s global job market with deeper cultural awareness, enhanced confidence, and real international experience.

Study a range of PR and communication topics

On this Strategic Communication and Public Relations (Joint Degree UPF Barcelona) Masters degree from University of Stirling you’ll learn core topics like public relations theories, strategic planning and media relations.
You’ll gain valuable employability skills learning about research methods, digital media production, branding, advertising and content development and promotion. You'll explore public affairs and intercultural communication, both as fields of study and as real-world career paths.

Programme Structure

Courses included

Public Relations and Public Communications Theories
Media Relations and Production
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 56 other Masters in Public Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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.
As this is a joint degree with Barcelona, you must additionally be eligible to meet the PFU entrance requirements which are set by the Spanish government. You can find further details on these requirements on the Pompeu Fabra University website.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21800 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

≈ 10100 GBP / year

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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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Overview

Study a range of PR and communication topics

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Stirling

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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