MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Effective communication is the lifeblood of any organization. Strategic communication is an essential factor for an organization’s success and how it affects their end goals and not just their image.
DCU’s MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications (MScPR) provides a focus on the “why” of communication decisions, rather than merely on the “how” of any communication activities. The program is designed to provide the skills and ability to think strategically and make effective use of the latest tools in modern communications.
Why do this course?
- A 54-week program delivered with a high level of industry involvement.
- Designed and continually updated in conjunction with both leading industry and academic experts in Ireland and abroad.
- 100% continuous assessment, including several live client-applied projects.
- High employment rates in leading professional communications workplaces.
- Industry mentor provided for each student.
- Three-month industry placement, co-ordinated by DCU, in the blue-chip agency or in-house communications organizations.
- Accredited by the PRII, a member of the Global Alliance of Public Relations.
- DCU’s School of Communications is ranked in the top 200 communications schools internationally and is the only ranked Irish media/communications school in the QS ranking.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers Service is DCU’s central hub for employability. Through learning and development initiatives, we empower students to shape their futures to become successful in their chosen career paths; provide opportunities to connect students with the agile nature of the world of work; and be a leading player in the talent development and employer engagement for our local, national and global communities.
PSW Opportunity
Honours undergraduate degree holders (Level 8) can stay in Ireland to work (and/or to seek employment) for 12 months after finishing their studies, and
Masters and postgraduate students (Levels 9 and 10) can work for up to 2 years after they graduate.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: DC674
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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