Why study?	First Destinations	CIPR approved courses
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Why study?

Studying for a PR degree can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work effectively. As with many other professions, research shows that PR is becoming a graduate-entry career, which means a university degree is a required qualification to have before entering the industry.

Of course, it isn’t necessary to have a PR degree in order to gain employment, but if you are interested in a specialised programme that will provide you with both the relevant theoretical and practical skills, then this is where studying for a PR degree can help. How do we know this? A recent survey of PR courses has revealed that 77% of PR graduates find work in public relations within 6 months of completing their degrees!

What some former students have said about PR degrees:

Amanda Wadlow - Lincoln University
Enrolling on a CIPR approved course was such a fantastic option for me, it’s a great feeling to know that everything I’m studying at Lincoln has been approved by the governing body of the PR industry. It gives me confidence that what I am being taught on my BA (Hons) Public Relations course is going to be directly relevant to me when I embark upon my working career. Read more...

Danielle Brown – Teesside University
I would say that it is very reassuring when a PR course is CIPR approved as you know that when it comes to going for a job interview, that the CIPR approved degree is going to outweigh any other degree and it gives you the competitive advantage over the opposition. Read more...

Kemi Wells – Bournemouth University
I would say the advantages of being on a CIPR Approved Course mainly surround the course content and quality. The units are really relevant to working in the industry and enable you to grasp what public relations is really about. Also of course there are also additional benefits of having great guest speakers. Read more...

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