Newcastle University

Media and Public Relations MA

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Media and Public Relations Master's explores the intersection of media, culture, politics and business. Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in Public Relations and communications.

Key highlights

  • Explores the intersection of media, culture, politics and business
  • Combines theoretical knowledge with practical public relations skills
  • Prepares students for careers in public relations and communications

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Public Relations Officer
  • Communications Manager
  • Media Relations Officer
  • Public Affairs Consultant
  • Corporate Communications Executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £27,100 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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