Course Details
Course Name
MA Media and Public Relations
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Journalism & Media
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7410
Outside EU: 17370
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
This course combines public relations practice with theoretical analysis of the media. Theoretical studies are put in context by social, cultural, economic and political issues.
Our Research
Cultural and Media Studies in top 20% for research quality.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Our Research
Over 80% of Cultural and Media Studies research rated world leading or internationally excellent.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
The course is suitable both for students who have some PR knowledge through their undergraduate studies or voluntary work, and PR professionals who wish to develop their academic knowledge and research methods.
Your development
Teaching draws on current research carried out by specialists in media, communication and cultural studies. You will develop:
a critical understanding of media, culture and society
knowledge to theorise and analyse media and public relations
knowledge of media law and advertising regulations in a transnational context
an understanding of strengths and weaknesses of different types of data dissemination
analytical and critical skills to assess and conduct research in the field of media and PR
the ability to deliver and evaluate a PR event in the public, private and voluntary sectors
skills to set up a campaign network and deliver PR campaign messages
skills to produce effective press releases and script, shoot and edit digital films