MSc Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management with Pre-Master's

Program Overview

MSc Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management with Pre-Master's

About the Program

Combining your preparation studies with your postgraduate degree in a single two-year study plan. A single CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) means that you'll study on one visa for the entire programme – you don’t have to pay for flights home to renew your visa after Year 1 and can stay in the UK to work over the summer.

A range of alternative English language qualifications to IELTS are accepted for entry to this programme. You can also choose a study plan option with an additional term of Pre-sessional English.

Key Information

• A single study plan, meaning students can apply for one visa for the full duration of the programme.
• Develop specialist subject knowledge through teacher and student-led workshops and attend specialist lectures and seminar sessions at the university.
• Explore research areas of interest at an early stage to pursue in more detail once continuing to the degree.
• Develop research and analytical skills with one-to-one supervision.
• After successful completion of Year 1 of the study plan, continue directly to the Master's degree.
• Degrees are developed in partnership with industry leaders.

Course Details

MSc Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

• 2024//26
• 1term Pathway + 1year Degree
• 4terms Pathway + 1year Degree

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 17

Academic Requirements

• Pass in an undergraduate degree or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
• Candidates without these formal qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 9 June 2025
• Course end date: 25 September 2025
• Term 1 summer: 9 June 2025 – 22 August 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 – 25 September 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 7,495.00
• Accommodation: £ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
• Enrolment fee: £ 250.00
• Textbooks: £ 100.00 - 370.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 10,577.00 - 18,101.00

Modules

Core modules

• Study Skills for Masters Study (20 Credit Units)
• Critical Thinking (20 Credit Units)
• Academic English and Communication for Masters Study (20 Credit Units)
• Personal Tutoring (0)
• Personal and Professional Development for Masters Study (10 Credit Units)

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management-MSc

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: 65% (60% min in each skill)