Studying public relations at university
Example course modules
- Business strategy
- Internal corporate communication
- Social media or public relations
- Work and organisational change
- Human behaviour
- Management in context
- Transition to work
- Business fundamentals
- Design in marketing
- Managing the brand
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 8 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about public relations
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- English
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Six months after graduating
- Media professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Public relations officer
- Marketing executive
- Conference manager
Other real-life job examples
- Recruitment consultant
- Publications editor
- Web designer
What employers like about this subject
A degree in public relations will help you to gain subject-specific skills in communicating and promoting concepts, products and services; in social media and cultural theory and a knowledge of social and political affairs and how they affect and are affected by the news agenda. You can also develop useful transferable skills in communication, thinking creatively and solving problems, in critical thinking and constructing coherent arguments. Graduates in public relations commonly work for public relations or advertising agencies, but last year they also got jobs in the oil and gas industry, television, recruitment, education, banking, tourism and health.
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