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Corporate Communication and Public Affairs

Robert Gordon University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 11,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery Hybrid
Location Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Corporate Communication and Public Affairs at Robert Gordon University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Corporate Communication and Public Affairs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Corporate Communication and Public Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Media Industries
  2. Public Relations: Theory and Practice
  3. Strategic Digital Communications
  4. Exit Award: PgCert Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
  5. Broadcast Journalism
  6. Political Communication and Public Affairs
  7. Fieldwork Placement
  8. Research Methods

Admission Requirements

Academic 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.

English Language

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,740 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Robert Gordon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Robert Gordon University

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Robert Gordon University, commonly calledRGU(abbreviatedRobt Gor.inpost-nominals;Scottish Gaelic:Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is apublicresearch universityin the city ofAberdeen,Scotland. It...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months