Public Relations, BA Hons

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University of Greenwich

Comments about Public Relations, BA Hons - At the institution - Greenwich - Greater London

• Objectives
  To develop in students the knowledge and skills needed to operate in a public relations role within organisations To enable students to appreciate and absorb the analytical, critical, creative, intellectual and diverse range of expertise sought by employers when recruiting PR staff To enable students to apply their acquired skills and knowledge for future employment in a range of sectors or disciplines within PR, equipped with the skills for PR practice as required by consultancy or in-house employers
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements 220 UCAS points or equivalent; 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent
• Academic title
  Public Relations, BA Hons
• Course description
  This programme is intended to enable students to develop a knowledge of public relations (PR) and to prepare them for employment in the PR profession. Students obtain a broad industry perspective in regard to the role of PR across many sectors and disciplines. They develop a critical theoretical grounding and strong communication skills which can inform their own developing PR practice.
  
  The programme involves visiting speakers from all aspects of the industry, to enhance the learning experience. It also offers a wide-ranging representation of this professional discipline and helps put PR in context of current business practice.
  
  Content
  
  -Communications in Context
  -Professional PR Practice
  -Communicating for PR
  -Understanding Stakeholders
  -Planning for PR
  -Contemporary Issues in PR
  
  Career options
  Careers in public relations or the communications industry in both in-house and consultancy-type environments
  

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