Marketing Communications and Public Relations

MSc

This programme offers a combined professional study route focusing on areas of Marketing and public relations- two of the fastest growing areas of business support.

Campus Chester
Course MSc
Start date September 2011

Why Study this programme?

Unlike other programmes in this broad area this programme allows recent graduates and those wishing to advance their careers in either the marketing and/or public relations fields to pursue an integrated programme of study that builds expertise in both these closely related professional disciplines.

Click on the links to hear what current practitioners think about the the prospects for these two professional fields.

Key Features

  • Unique combined study route – opening up career paths in both marketing and public relations
  • Flexible model of study enabling both full time and part time students to complete the programme
  • Core text books provided for each student
  • Access to a ‘ professional mentoring network’ of marketing and public relations professionals
  • Work experience for full time students to enhance employment prospects
Next: Modules

Programme of Study over three Stages

 study chart

Study Options

The programme offers a flexible model of study. For full time students the programme is normally completed over a 12 month period but within teaching concentrated on two days a week to enable students to gain work experience alongside their studies.

Part time students may take between two and up to a maximum of six years to complete all elements of the programme to accommodate study alongside work commitments and also spreading the financial cost.

Next: Assessment

The taught programme modules are all assessed by course work assignments  and the Master's degree is assessed by submission of a Master's dissertation.

Next: Careers
  • Over 90% Chester graduates in the fields of marketing and public relations in employment
  • Chester has one of the most extensive and successful employer networks to assist graduates with work placement and job searching
  • Chester has a strong work based set of programmes of study and works closely with major employers across many sectors including healthcare, banking and finance, manufacturing and legal and professional services
  • Strong practical focus within the programme helps ensure graduates and professionals develop and enhance the relevant skills required by employers
  • Access to a ‘professional mentoring network’ of marketing and public relations professionals can also help job searching
Next: Entry requirements
  • A University Degree- good second class honours degree or equivalent.
  • Evidence of aptitude and motivation – all applicants will be interviewed where possible.
  • Applicants who do not possess the normal academic qualifications may be considered in exceptional circumstances – where there is evidence of outstanding aptitude and ability.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Typically this would be in IELTS min 6.5 or equivalent.
  • Admission to the programme will be based strictly on information provided in the application and subsequent interview.

 

International Students (Non EU)

Complete the Online postgraduate application form - here

 

UK/EU Postgraduate Applicants

Online Postgraduate Application Form for UK/EU Residents

Beginning: Overview

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