PostgraduateMSc

Strategic Communication and Public Relations

Name: Strategic Communication and Public Relations
Price: 7525 GBP
Availability: InStock

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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18 monthsDuration

£18,455Per Year (Intl)

£7,525Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, the MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time and part-time structure. Equip yourself with in-demand skills, craft a professional portfolio, and forge industry connections on this flexible, forward-looking course that offers an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. Complex, digital and global, today’s world can be daunting in its scope and speed of change. Yet for communications and public relations (PR) professionals with the right blend of skills and the confidence to grapple with any challenge, now is a thrilling time to build a career. International tuition fees are £18,455 per year, home/UK fees are £7,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Communication Theory and Practice

Digital Public Relations and Social Media

Crisis Communication Management

Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Engagement

Research Methods for Communication Professionals

Strategic Campaign Development and Execution

International Communications in Global Contexts

Dissertation in Strategic Communication

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Strategic Communication and Public Relations (MSc): Entry requirements and how to apply Entry requirements Students will normally possess a bachelor's degree with honours or equivalent from a relevant subject area (eg arts, business, humanities or social sciences). Students without an honours degree may be admitted to the course if they have other relevant qualifications and appropriate work experience. International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,455

per year

Total Course Cost (18 months)£36,910

Home Student Fee

£7,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

10%Work & Study

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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