Overview

Public Relations is about learning to manage relationships between organizations and the publics that can affect an organization’s success. Students will learn to research, plan, implement and evaluate communication campaigns. Activities focus on how to build relationships between an organization and its publics, monitor the organization's environment and counsel management on policies and programs. 

Careers in Public Relations

• Video Game Designer

• Corporate Communications

• Media Relations Specialist

• Strategic Communication

• Training and Development

• Public Information Officer

• Community Relations

• Corporate Social Responsibility

• Event Planning

• Hospitality Manager

• Press Release Writer

• Publicist

• Content Marketing Manager

• Online Reputation Manager

• Digital Video Editor

• Web Developer

• Digital Marketing Coordinator

Why Manchester?

The Public Relations program from Manchester University is grounded in teaching you the skills to be productive and compassionate professionals in organizations. Through your coursework you will gain not only a foundation in communication theory but also how to use your public relations skills in practice. We facilitate this through project-based learning courses such as Advanced Public Relations and Communication, Training and Development. With a major/minor in Public Relations you will gain training in media writing, campaign planning and evaluation, and corporate communication consulting.