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Bachelor Public Relations und Kommunikation

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myStudium Public Relations und Kommunikation

Reaching customers via digital channels, putting companies in the right light with clever PR strategies or take over corporate communications: The activities in the communications industry are varied and exciting. As a public relations manager, for example, you are jointly responsible for how your company is perceived. Our Bachelor's degree course in Public Relations & Communication prepares you for this challenge with business fundamentals, media knowledge, PR expertise and know-how from the online world. What makes it special: Each semester you will complete your own projects and gradually build up your personal portfolio. A perfect basis for your applications after graduation.

Your benefits

TOP-LEVEL QUALITY

IU is a state-recognised and accredited private university. The recognition confirms the high quality of both the study programmes and the teaching.

STUDY THE WAY YOU WANT

Simply decide for yourself whether you want to learn on campus or virtually. Even your degree programme you can switch quarterly!

LECTURERS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD

Our lecturers have many years of practical experience and can therefore convey their knowledge to you in a particularly practical way.
Summary

YOUR MYSTUDIUM IN SHORT

Degree, Duration & Admission

Degree: B.A., 180 ECTS credits Study

Duration: 6 Semesters

Admission: A-levels (Technical Diploma), Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or possible without A-levels. Please find further information under Admission.

Study Model & Examinations

Regular classes led by lecturers from the field at the location or virtual campus. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for face-to-face meetings. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for attendance phases. Exams can be taken at your location or flexibly online.

Courses

2-3 days per week in the attendance phase. Practical work with your fellow students under the guidance of experienced lecturers. Days and times vary depending on location/semester.

STUDY LOCATIONS

Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Köln, Leipzig, Lübeck, Mannheim, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Virtueller Campus, Würzburg

Accrediation

Study program is state recognized. 180 ECTS - German AR-Seal, ZFU 1103619c

Tuition Fees

419€ per month (plus 699€ graduation fee at the end of the program). All your learning and teaching material is already included in the fees.

Study-AI Syntea

Deepen your knowledge with Syntea and learn demonstrably more efficiently. Ask questions about the script and test your knowledge - verified by teachers!

Recognition of practice

Are you doing an internship or have a working student job? Great, we'll give you credit for this experience! Save valuable time by completing 30 ECTS of your theory time as practical work instead.

Test now 1 month for free & change degree programme if needed
Meet your study-buddy Syntea

We are the first university in Germany to have developed its own learning AI to help you study even more successfully:

  • Syntea is there to help you learn flexibly 24/7 - prooven to be more efficient!

  • You get answers to your questions about the script at any time, which our lecturers verify.

  • You can also test your knowledge: Syntea asks you specific questions about the material.

Study Content

Course overview

The myStudium Public Relations & Communication provides you with basic business and media knowledge, such as marketing and media production. Building on this, the focus is on subject-specific skills, for example "Press Strategy and PR Controlling" or "Digital Editorial Management".


Our Bachelor's degree program has a modular structure, i.e. you study based on subject areas that are divided into modules. After successfully completing the modules, you will be credited with ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System), which document your achievements. These ECTS points are internationally comparable and of course recognized.

New: AI-Electives!

With our optional AI elective modules, you will learn everything you need to know about artificial intelligence during your studies and make yourself indispensable on the job market!

  • Learn everything from the basics of AI systems to prompting techniques*

  • We will discuss real use cases that you may encounter in your day-to-day work

  • Take the modules independently of your degree programme and still collect valuable ECTS Points

  • Become a specialist of the future! We are one of the first universities to offer you the best conditions on the labour market

*You can find more information on course content in the module handbook

IU Info Event

You have questions on myStudium? Get to know us!

This is why myStudium is worthwhile

In our video, you will learn what awaits you in myStudium and what advantages you will benefit from at the IU:

  • You learn in a particularly practical way in small study groups.

  • During your studies, you will be supported by study advisors and study coaches.

  • You decide whether you learn on site or on the virtual campus.

  • You receive discounts on services, subscriptions or branded articles from our partners.

  • We work with you to find the best solutions for financing your myStudium.

Note: Our videos are only available in German as of now.

Career

Your career prospects with the bachelor's degree Public Relations und Kommunikation

Fees
Only until 31.03.2025
Full Time
Duration 36 months

US$435

monthly

Enrol by 31.03. with code GROW25 & secure 1.444€ discount + iPad.
Additional Costs

Included services:

Classes in virtual classroom or on-campus

Use of our online campus

Test access to the myCampus learning platform directly after signing the contract

Correction of your final module exams

Teaching and learning material

Online exams

Instruction, supervision and evaluation of your bachelor thesis

Shipping costs for the study scripts (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

Do you have open questions?

Our free student counselling service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.

Anerkennung

Recognition of previous achievements

Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience or have you already studied? Then have your prior learning recognised for your distance learning study programme! This will save you time and tuition fees - namely 30 euros per recognised ECTS point.

Save time & money: We value your prior achievements  

Have you completed vocational training or further education? Then have this prior learning recognised for your degree course: Use this tool to calculate which degree programme will help you graduate the fastest and effectively reduce your tuition fees.

Time saving: 30h/ECTS-Point
Cost savings: 30€/ECTS-Point
How you benefit
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Cost savings
Time saving
- Hours
Recognized ECTS
- ECTS

Do you need support with your application for recognition? We have summarized all the important information for you in our guide to recognition.

  • Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

  • Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point

Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.

Online Recognition
Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

Test now 1 month for free & change degree programme if needed

Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor Public Relations und Kommunikation

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student advisory service will be happy to help you.

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What you get for free

Information material

  • Information on study content & electives

  • Career prospects

  • Information on financing options

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“