Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Relations MA

<strong>Shape brand reputations with sharp words and bold thinking in a career that moves fast.</strong><br/>This integrated course brings together corporate communications, marketing and public relations (PR), focusing on managing what brands say, how they say it and who they’re saying it to. Every company wants to stand out, so demand for this skillset has never been higher.<br/>This course covers every angle: the ins and outs of corporate communication, its relationship with marketing and PR. You’ll also focus on more specific skills in stakeholder management, global strategic marketing, reputation management, media relations and digital PR.<br/>Communication that lands is a game-changer for brand reputation and growth. Whether talking to industry leaders, customers, employees, other businesses, media or influencers, we need communicators who know how to cut through the noise.<br/>Learn from academics who’ve worked on the ground in communications, marketing and PR, with guest lectures from senior industry figures, using case studies and practical projects to help you learn. We know what it takes to build a bright career in the field, and we’ll help you get there. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in the automotive, pharmaceutical and food and drink industries.<br/><br/><strong>Student profile: Vaibhavi Ghosh</strong><br/><strong>“The UK stands as one of the largest communication hubs globally, with a vibrant and diverse market.”</strong><br/>Vaibhavi Ghosh, Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Relations<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds:</strong><br/>• Leeds is a city built for communications: From Channel 4’s national headquarters to a vibrant PR scene, we’re a northern powerhouse.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR): The worlds only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Soak up industry-expert knowledge: Guest speakers share current trends, insight and real-life business challenges to expand your thinking.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from academics whove worked in the field: They bring a wealth of experience to you in the classroom.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The world is your limit: Learn how international communications, PR and marketing professionals operate, helping you stand out in the global job market.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A leading European centre of research marketing: This course is shaped by the Business School’s Global and Strategic Marketing Research Centre, one of the leading centres of research marketing in Europe.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• International study tours: On all our Masters courses in Leeds University Business School, you can apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which includes company visits, guest lectures and networking events. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Rankings and awards</strong><br/>Top 25 in the world for Marketing, QS Business Masters Rankings 2026<br/>Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026<br/><br/><strong>Where this degree could take you</strong><br/>Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our corporate communications, marketing and public relations graduates have obtained:<br/>• PR and communications manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>- client manager<br/><br/><br/>- communications specialist<br/><br/><br/>- corporate communications manager<br/><br/><br/>- external communications intern<br/><br/><br/>• PR account executive<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Career support</strong><br/>Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UKs leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research<br/>At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.<br/>Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.