GCSE and equivalents
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
The CIPR-accredited BA (Hons) Business and Public Relations at Liverpool John Moores University is the ideal preparation for a successful career in public relations and offers exciting placement opportunities.
The Business and Public Relations degree will prepare you for a career in a public relations role within corporate communications, internal communications, event management or areas relating to online public relations, such as search engine optimisation and social media strategy development.
This Chartered Institute of Public Relations accredited degree gives you an appreciation of traditional business functions which work closely with aspects of the PR function in organisations such as marketing, combined with the study of the tactics, tools and strategies of PR and communication management. Practitioners deliver sessions and guest lectures so you have the opportunity to learn about real issues and to make the link between theory and practice.
You will join the final year (level 6) of the existing BA Business and PR programme and graduate with the same course title as those who have completed the three year BA (Hons) Business and PR degree.
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Level 6
Core modules
Integrated Digital Marketing Communications
Change Management
Business and Public Relations Dissertation
Issues in Crisis Management
Strategic Campaign Management
Working in the Creative Industries
Liverpool Business School has historically had an excellent employment record with graduates securing graduate-level positions with leading employers in public and private sectors. These include Everton Football Club, Kellogg company, Santander and Deloitte. In the last Destination of Leavers in HE survey (2016/17 data), 92% of our Business and Public Relations graduates had secured employment or were in further study within 6 months of graduating.
You could find yourself working in a wide variety of PR settings, from PR departments in large multi-national organisations, to PR agencies, search engine optimisation companies and specialised event management companies.
Some of our students have graduated with the confidence and ideas to set up their own successful businesses.
Health Insurance_fee:£300/year
