The MA in Public Relations is taught jointly by two departments within the University: Birmingham School of Media and Birmingham City Business School. This reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the public relations profession today and provides a study programme that meets the needs of the global PR industry. Whether your background and interest is in marketing or media, here is an ideal environment to gain a well-rounded understanding of PR and develop the wide range of skills needed to build a successful career in PR. Both departments already have extensive experience in teaching the skills and knowledge that PR organizations worldwide are looking for. In addition to well-established undergraduate programmes offered by Birmingham School of Media and Birmingham City Business School, we also work closely with the leading professional body for PR in the UK, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, as well as teaching their qualifications - the CIPR Advanced Certificate and Diploma. There are many opportunities for PR students at Birmingham to build strong links with the professional community in the region and worldwide. PR programmes taught at this university are supported by an active panel of employers who meet regularly to provide case studies, live projects and placement opportunities. You will have several opportunities for direct contact with employers, not least through our annual PR Students Conference in which students from all our PR programmes present papers to delegates of peers and professionals.