The Communication Management and Public Relations degree will give you the opportunity to study both Internal Communication which will focus on our relationships with others in for example personal and work contexts and External Communication which will focus on the theory and practice of Public Relations, including media and political contexts. New and emergent digital technologies relevant to these fields are reflected throughout the curriculum. A key aim of the course is to foster a deeper understanding of theory and professional practice in applied, work-based settings. An optional placement year where students work in a supervised, industry based setting is also offered. There are also formalised options to study abroad as part of the degree in year 2 (usually 1 semester) and to spend a year (between 2nd and final year) studying specialised electives at a US university as an alternative to placement.
The opportunity to plan and undertake research in the field of Communication and Public Relations is key aspect of the degree particularly in the final year, thus providing students the opportunity to work independently and learn effective time management skills. In addition, critically reflective skills necessary for continuing personal development will be developed.
Students will work in close collaboration with industry and professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Public Relations Institute of Ireland, the Northern Ireland Government Affairs Group, and the International Association of Business Communicators. Many staff are members of the key academic subject association in the area, the International Communication Association.
In the School of Communication & Media, we understand the importance of communication to personal and professional success. Communication is core to all of the subjects we offer, so no matter what course you choose, you will learn how to become a more effective communicator.
Employers consistently list ‘effective communication’ as the most desirable skill when recruiting. It’s therefore not surprising that many graduates from our Communication programmes enjoy senior roles in the public, private and not for profit sectors. While you may not know our graduates, you will certainly be familiar with the organisations they work for!
Academic qualification equivalents
Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of Institution | Public |
Campus Setting | Varied (Urban/Rural) |
Endowment | £14.365 million |
Number of Campuses | 4 colleges with 2 branch campuses |
Number/Percentage of International Students | 8% |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 87% |
Total number of Professors | 1665 |
Number of Academic Programs | UG, PG, PG Research, Part time, distance, blended |
Mode of Program | Full time, distance and online |
Scholarship Investment | Over 1 million pounds |
Average Graduate Salary | £19,800 a year |
Research Investment | Over 3 million pounds |
If you are an aspirant of the Ulster University, an estimated budget is the first thing that you must be planning after having made up your mind of applying at the institute in the upcoming session. For your ease, a list of expenses for international students in the UK is as compiled below.
Since fee for various courses at the institute varies, a tabulated description of fees for some of the courses is as follows:
For Full-Time Courses:
Course | Amount (In GBP) |
---|---|
Undergraduate and Integrated Masters | 14,480 |
Masters courses | 14,480 |
Postgraduate Research | 15,050 |
International students on International Partnership Programme | 8,060 |
Executive MBA/MPA | 17,940 |
Postgraduate Studies
Course | Price (in GBP) |
---|---|
Master's Degree | 5,900 |
Postgraduate Diploma | 3,934 |
Postgraduate Certificate | 1,967 |
Module (30 credit points) | 983.40 |
Other expenses that you might want to consider apart from basic tuition while planning your financial budget is as mentioned below. Note that the amount is not university specific but general in nature.
Cost | Amount (GBP per week) |
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Accommodation | 100 to 142 |
Meals | 100 |
Books and supplies, clothing, etc. | 16.22 |
Total | 216.22- 258.22 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 15,360
Total
£ 15,360