Overview

The use of the internet, mobile technology and social media has had a huge impact on our lives and the way we communicate ? Information is quite literally available at our fingertips and word of mouth is spreading faster than ever before.

This trend is leading to a greater demand for communications professionals who can plan strategic PR campaigns and implement social media and viral campaigns in order to drive businesses forward in the digital age.

You will be paired with an experienced mentor from industry, who will offer valuable advice on your future career and the latest developments in the field. You will also take on a live public relations consultancy project for a client at this Public Relations and Strategic Communication programme at Leeds Beckett University .

Career

With guidance from your mentor and backed by the experiences gleaned from your work placement and consultancy project, your career prospects will be significantly strengthened. A study abroad option will enable you to undertake part of your studies at a partner university in Europe. These opportunities will help you build a strong CV for a career in PR and strategic communication.

Digital communications manager

Public relations manager

Press officer

Social media manager

Accreditation

Professionally accredited course - Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Communication in an Intercultural Context

Strategic Communication Planning and Management

Strategic Digital Communication

Communication Skills - Content and Media Strategy

Contemporary PR – Theory and Practice

Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Relations View 182 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

≈ 10100 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £56.11 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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