PostgraduateFull-time

Communications, PR and the Media MA

University of GloucestershireCheltenham, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Communication & Media Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall

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Overview

This MA will help you gain the right knowledge, skills and connections you need to forge a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications. Graduates have gone on to work for major brands such as Dyson, Formula One and designer fashion labels as well as local government, charities and renowned PR agencies. You’ll learn how to use the latest techniques in digital PR, social media, AI and other media to create effective PR campaigns. Modules cover subjects including influencer-targeting, social

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

IELTS 6.5 (6.

Fees

International students: £10,510

UK students: £10,510

Start dates

Sep 2026 Sep 2027

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Park, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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80 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (three-year or four-year) at a recognised institution, with a minimum cumulative grade/ GPA (using 0-4 GPA scale) equivalent, corresponding to the published course entry requirements (please see the degree classification required on the course page for the degree programme to which you are applying). For Bachelor’s degrees completed in the USA/ at an American university: First degree class required: 3.6 GPA or higher (minimum 85%) 2:1 degree class required: 2.9 - 3.59 GPA (minimum 75%) 2:2 degree class required: 2.4 - 2.89 GPA (minimum 65%) Master’s by Research (MRes) requires a minimum 2:1 for entry, as well as a research proposal. See Applying for a research degree for more information.

English language

English level required: Most postgraduate degree courses=IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component

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Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire

2 for this level
  • Alumni Award
  • Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 10,510
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 25,896

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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    Your CAS

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    Your Student visa

    You apply with your CAS and show GBP 21,049 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.

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Where you will study

Cheltenham, South West, United Kingdom

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