Why Sunderland for Public Relations

Our CIPR-accredited course will teach you to build powerful campaigns and lead communication strategies. You’ll learn from learn from industry experts, gain paid experience with the Sunderland Creatives Agency, and work in our mediaHUB newsroom, boosting your employability in a vibrant industry.

Journalism and PR students networking at an event

Our teaching team on the MA Public Relations course brings first hand industry experience and will share valuable real-world insights with you. Additionally, you’ll benefit from our strong connections within the industry, including:

The mediaHUB

The David Puttnam Media Centre is home to our mediaHUB, a buzzing multimedia newsroom where you'll experience the fast-paced world of journalism and public relations first-hand. Home to websites and social channels covering sport, news, entertainment, and fashion, the mediaHUB also powers Spark radio bulletins and produces Spark magazine. This professional-standard workspace features industry software like NewsCutter, Burli, and ENPS, along with a Sky news feed and dual 40” plasma screens.

Why Sunderland for Public Relations

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)+

Sunderland Creatives Agency+

The mediaHUB