Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA International Public Relations and Global Communications Management in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,700
(c. USD30,254.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The public relations field is experiencing rapid growth, creating strong demand for graduates equipped to navigate this vibrant and evolving sector.
PR specializations continue to diversify, with career opportunities now spanning crisis management, corporate social responsibility, media relations, corporate communications, sponsorship initiatives, and internal communications.
Our one-year MA in International Public Relations and Global Communications Management stands out as a distinctive program that cultivates the competencies needed for PR and communications practice on a global scale.
At its core, public relations facilitates dialogue between organizations and their audiences. However, modern PR—shaped by digital media—now permeates diverse spheres including politics, business, and celebrity culture, establishing itself as a cornerstone of strategic organizational development.
Beyond acquiring hands-on skills, you'll explore business, organizational, and PR theories, enabling you to approach professional situations with analytical thinking to enhance the quality and impact of industry PR practices.
This integration of theory and practice culminates in a final research project where you can apply your learning to a PR topic of personal interest. This advanced academic work could serve as a foundation for further research in international public relations if desired.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
Academic requirements
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent international degree, in any subject. As this is a conversion programme, you dont need to have a specific professional background or degree to apply. However, you do need an interest or career aspirations in public relations and communications, an understanding of the discipline and a motivation to do well.
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 100 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subskill
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 5 or SL 6
Academic requirements
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent international degree, in any subject. As this is a conversion programme, you dont need to have a specific professional background or degree to apply. However, you do need an interest or career aspirations in public relations and communications, an understanding of the discipline and a motivation to do well.
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 100 overall with a minimum of 20 in each subskill
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 5 or SL 6
Tuition
GBP
22,700