Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Queen Margaret UniversityProgram Overview
The Public Relations and Strategic Communication at Queen Margaret University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Public Relations and Strategic Communication 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Musselburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Relations and Strategic Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication and Digital Skills for Working in PR
- Media and Campaigning/Critical Reflections on Public Relations
- Understanding Research
- Strategic Communication Planning
- Communications Impact on Policy Making
- Strategic Internal Communication in a Digitized World
- Masters Communication Placement
- Project Students who already work in communication and PR can select from a list of modules, including business focused ones, instead of those marked above.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent from a relevant subject area (arts, humanities or social sciences). Students without traditional honours degrees may be admitted (subject to interview) if they have other relevant qualifications and/ or appropriate work experience.
Accreditation of prior learning: Students who have already been awarded a Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Diploma receive 45 credits towards the MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations, exempting them from specified parts of the course. Students who have already been awarded the CIPR Internal Communication Diploma/ CIPR Public Affairs Diploma receive 30 credits exempting them from specified parts of the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Margaret 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 Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
