Kingston University
Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA
Kingston University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Reasons to choose Kingston – Kingston Business School is one of only five per cent of the world’s business schools to be accredited by AACSB International. – Through collaboration with the CIPR, the course features a bespoke programme of professional development. – You will benefit from our connections with senior practitioners in the industry who share their expertise during guest lectures.

About this course This course is ideal if you aspire to a career in corporate communications, public relations or internal communications. It offers a basis in business disciplines rather than journalism.

You will learn to identify and understand different stakeholder groups and markets and to develop communication styles to suit clients from different backgrounds. You will study best practice in relation to communications, more specifically, corporate and public communications. Through integrated tasks and workshops, you will apply your knowledge to practical settings, preparing you for your career.

Example modules – Public Relations Strategy – Managing Cross-Cultural and Internal Communications – Market Research and Data Analysis

Career opportunities Graduates work in a variety of commercial, not-for-profit and non-governmental organisations. Roles include public relations officer, corporate communications manager and communications coordinator.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Public Relations and Corporate Communications, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA

EU £16600 year 1
England UK £10900 year 1
Northern Ireland £10900 year 1
Scotland £10900 year 1
Wales £10900 year 1
International £16600 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Kingston University

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.

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Student composition of Kingston University

Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Kingston Hill
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