Courses

Buckinghamshire New University – BA (Hons) Public Relations And Marketing Communications
Jack Fitzsimons reviews his course, BA (Hons) Public Relations And Marketing Communications, at Buckinghamshire New University. Overall Score: 5 Don’t take Aristotle seriously
Ethics is often included in university courses from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. Michael White asks whether Aristotle is relevant to contemporary business and politics. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh – MSc Public Relations
Sarah Dolly reviews her course, MSc. Public Relations, at Queen Margaret University. Overall Score: 4.5 University of Stirling – MSc. Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management
Annie Keegan reviews her course, MSc. Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management at University of Stirling. Overall Score: 3.5 Mickey Mouse seeks professional status
A practitioner without a PR degree attended the PRCA’s ‘PR and Education’ debate. Anthony Devenish reports from the event. PR or Mathematics?
PR education editor Laura Crimmons examines headlines suggesting that less students are choosing to study PR with higher fees and instead opting for ‘traditional’ courses like mathematics and engineering. Ten tips for Freshers
Experienced PR student Jennifer Kitch offers a survival guide to fresher’s week. What, where, when?
Your choice of university is a big decision financially, emotionally and professionally. Jazz Chappell describes how she made her choice and how Twitter helped her get at the truth behind the promises. Pitch wins prizes
Final year students from Leeds Metropolitan University have been celebrating after winning the coveted Grayling Competitive Pitch Prize. Natalie Smith reports. De Montfort University, Leicester – MA Public Relations
Alice Treherne reviews her course, MA Public Relations at De Montford University. Overall score: 4 University of Lincoln – BA (Hons) Advertising & Public Relations
Emily Corfield reviews her course, BA (Hons) Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Lincoln. Overall score 5. University of Lincoln – BA (Hons) Marketing & Public Relations
Carli-ann Smith reviews her course, BA (Hons) Marketing & Public Relations at the Universiy of Lincoln. Overall score 5 Leeds Metropolitan University – BA (Hons) Public Relations
Claire Thomas, Chloe Berry and Melanie Rawlings review their course, BA (Hons) Public Relations at Leeds Metropolitan University. Overall Score: 4.3 Newcastle University – Master of Art in Media and Public Relations
Whitney Punchak reviews her course, Master of Art in Media and Public Relations at Newcastle University. Overall Score: 4 Bournemouth University – BA (Hons) Public Relations
David Wilson and Jessica North review their course, BA (Hons) Public Relations at Bournemouth University. Overall Score: 4.6 Leeds Metropolitan University – BA (Hons) PR with Marketing
Emma Penny, Sean Ball and Micha Kirkbride review their course, BA (Hons) Public Relations with Marketing, at Leeds Metropolitan University. Overall Score: 4.3 University of the Arts, London – Foundation Degree, Fashion Marketing & Promotion
Asim Ahmad reviews his course, Foundation Degree in Fashion Marketing & Promotion at The University of the Arts London. Overall Score: 4 Getting what you really want
Getting where you want to be can be tough and work experience is everything. Jessica North talks about her experience and how to get what you want out of your career. Last man standing
He’s seen the future of PR, and it’s female. Andrew Davies on what it’s like to be one of five men left in the final year of a PR degree course. The CIPR Foundation Award: money well spent?
There’s a new entry-level PR qualification. Undergraduate student Karl Booton tells how he gained the CIPR Foundation Award. Tips for a trouble-free dissertation
For some, it’s the peak of their studying; for many others, a difficult mountain to climb. Claire Latham tells how to succeed with your PR dissertation. The role of the student reps
The CIPR has hosted a meeting for student reps. Alex Dobocan reports on the meeting and looks forward to the challenges ahead. Final year: a time to fear or a time to shine?
Final year students are understandably focused on their dissertations. But, as Natalie Smith explains, they should set their sights on graduate opportunities too.