Public Relations and Digital Communications

University of Salford
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year PR and communications

About this course

Do you want to develop the technical and editorial skills needed to succeed in the modern digital communications workplace? From reputation management to content creation, our master’s degree in Public Relations and Digital Communications will equip you with the tools and training you need to launch your professional career.

Throughout this course, you’ll learn about the history and origins of PR, as well as the ethical implications associated with the media industry. You’ll gain an understanding of what PR campaigns involve, alongside developing a portfolio of work that can be used to demonstrate your skills and enhance your employability.

As your course progresses, you’ll gain a wealth of hands-on experience by honing your practical skills in storytelling methods and taking part in industry placements in a range of companies – all of which providing instant value to future employers.

What’s more, studying for a master’s degree in public relations and digital communications at Salford means you’ll be given the opportunity to network with practicing creatives across our exciting MediaCity campus.

You can sign-up to an Open Day, or follow us on Twitter and read real news created by our students #JournalismAtSalford.

You will:

  • Study at our MediaCity campus, home to northern headquarters of media organisations like BBC and ITV

  • Learn from experts in the field while gaining real-world experience through industry placements

  • Master the digital skills and knowledge that are highly sought after in today’s digital workplace

  • Graduate with a strong portfolio of work that can be used for employment or further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    2493 Public relations professionals
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
    3557 Events managers and organisers
    4141 Office managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Salford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    PR and communications