Public Relations and Media, B.A. | Canterbury Christ Church University | Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Media

36 months
Duration
15500 GBP/year
9250 GBP/year
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About

Learn how to identify a target audience, prepare effective messages and select the right media channels as you develop your talent for communications in this Public Relations and Media programme from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Overview

If you are planning a professional career in the fields of public relations, media or marketing then look no further. On this professionally-accredited course in Public Relations and Media from Canterbury Christ Church University you'll get to grips with all three areas, studying theories and practices that will develop your practical, creative and technical skills, so you become a work-ready graduate.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your creative flair and showcase your communication talents through business simulation exercises and live briefs. This experience will help prepare you for a work placement where you'll spend at least 20 days within a related PR or media role. Previous students have worked for London Fashion Week, Marks and Spencer, Holiday Extras, as well as other specialist design and PR companies located in Kent and across the world.

All about the course

By studying a mix of core and optional modules, you'll gain a solid understanding and wide knowledge of PR, media and all the related subjects.

Using case studies, academic research and hands-on learning, you'll develop your research skills and apply knowledge in different settings.

You'll learn how to identify a target audience for a PR campaign, prepare effective messages and select appropriate media channels to achieve organisational goals. These fundamental aspects of PR are underpinned by a wider strategic context as you explore brand, crisis and reputation management.

You'll also study print, broadcast and niche media, so that you can design effective PR campaigns that reach a range of audiences.

Throughout the course, you'll develop your oral and written communication and team building skills and will use a wide range of computer software packages to produce creative communications materials. You'll also develop an appreciation of the role that marketing plays within an organisation to help it grow and survive.

Your future career

Successful graduates are equipped to enter a range of roles across the creative industries sector.

There are a wide range of jobs in PR, social media, marketing, digital marketing, press and publicity, event management, corporate communication, research and customer insight, media planning and customer service in addition to wider graduate roles in retail, education, the civil service, public and voluntary sectors. Increasingly graduates opt to apply their entrepreneurial skills and develop their own businesses.

Accreditation

The degree is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and benefits from Partner University status with the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).

Programme Structure

Modules include:

  • Media Meanings and Messages
  • PR: Campaign and Planning
  • Researching Media and PR
  • Media Industries
  • Publishing Practices
  • Advertising and PR Practices

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A typical offer would be 88-112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • a minimum of two A Levels or
  • a BTEC National Diploma or
  • a combination of BTEC and A Level qualifications equivalent to two A Levels, such as a BTEC subsidiary certificate and one A Level or
  • an Access to Higher Education Diploma or
  • an International or Welsh Baccalaureate or
  • a Higher National Diploma/Higher National Certificate or
  • a minimum of two Advanced Highers from Scotland or
  • the Irish Leaving Certificate or
  • the European Baccalaureate Diploma or
  • an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Register with UCAS
  • Write your personal statement
  • Supply a reference

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    15500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Canterbury

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Relations and Media.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
750 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Chapel Choir Scholarship
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Sport Scholarship
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Sanctuary Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Academic Scholarship
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
600 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Canterbury Christ Church University Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
300 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Bursary Awards
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Instrumental/Vocal Scholarships
Merit-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Scholarship 2022/23 and 2023/24
Merit-based Need-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Career Development Fund - Travel Bursary
Merit-based Need-based

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
09 Nov 2024
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based

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DashTickets Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
23 Nov 2024
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
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