MCH8060 : Strategies and Management in PR
MCH8060 : Strategies and Management in PR
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Miss Patience Mathambo
- Other Staff: Mr Jonathan Ward, Ms Paulina Kuranchie, Dr Jesus Salazar, Mrs Anne-Marie Lacey
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Code | Title |
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MCH8065 | Public Relations Theory and Concepts |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
To develop in students specialist knowledge, analytical skills and critical understanding of the values and culture of public relations and its variations in commercial, public, private and voluntary sectors
To enable students to develop and deploy established techniques of writing and campaign planning in public relations
To develop a critical awareness of the role of digital media in a PR context
This module will build on the key concepts and skills acquired in semester one in MCH8065 and will enable students to develop and experiment with a wide range of professional skills with the focus on strategic planning and digital media. The module structure directly corresponds with its content: mid-semester, students will produce a debate report evaluating two PR campaigns from private, public or voluntary sector organisations; at the end of the semester, students will be required to plan and produce an industry-facing PR campaign aimed at promoting reputation.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics may include:
Review of the purpose and nature of public relations
How to write effective press releases
How to manage relationships with print and broadcast journalists, bloggers and online influencers
Owned & Shared Digital media
How to plan and deliver events and PR campaigns
Stakeholders and publics in strategic PR
Content writing
Storytelling and social media
Sponsorship
Campaign measurement and evaluation
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students successfully completing the module will have developed:
K1 Critical understanding of the values and culture of public relations and its variations in commercial, public and voluntary sectors
K2 Critical awareness of the role of PR in reputation management
K3 Critical understanding of the changing identity of PR and the challenges faced from digital media
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students successfully completing the module will have:
S1 The ability to develop and deploy established techniques of writing and campaign planning in public relations
S2 The ability to apply the methods of public relations to initiate creative ideas, carry out practical projects in public relations, and evaluate their effectiveness
S3 Advanced communications skills in the production of written materials for traditional and digital media
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Interactive non-synchronous lecture materials delivered online. |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Independent preparation for formative assessment |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | On-campus lecture, can be swithced online if needed |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Summative assessment preparation |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 2 | 0:15 | 0:30 | Interactive non-synchronous guidance materials related to assessment preparation. |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | On-campus lectures, can be switched online if needed |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 11 | 3:00 | 33:00 | Weekly required readings |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | On-campus seminars, can be switched online if needed |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | On-campus workshops, can be switched online if needed |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 63:30 | 63:30 | Guided engagement with pre-seminar and pre-lecture tasks related to module learning & assessment |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The online interactive materials will introduce the concepts, theories, issues and skills involved in strategic public relations and digital media management in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Through discussion, investigation and analysis of case studies, the lectures and small-group teaching sessions will allow students to develop understanding of theoretical frameworks related to strategic PR as well as practice the skills necessary in real-life situations. The module aims to help students enhance their employability, develop their career or continue into advanced professional study.
The assessment strategy will be presented to students as an opportunity for them to demonstrate their knowledge of and skills in PR through one end of semester assessment task – they will be required to produce a critical analysis of real world PR campaigns from the same sector and devise a creative PR campaign alongside relevant written materials. Both components will enhance students’ analysis and communication skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written exercise | 2 | A | 100 | There are two components to this assessment: 1. Briefing paper assessing current PR campaigns. 2,000 words 2. An accompanying PR campaign plan including press release or a blog post. 1,500 words. Total = 3500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment method relates closely to key elements in the module’s outline of work and intended learning outcomes (above). The assessment piece has two components which are designed to allow students to demonstrate their specialist knowledge, analytical skills and critical understanding of the values and culture of public relations and its variations in commercial, public, private and voluntary sectors and to develop and deploy established techniques of writing and campaign planning in public relations.
The assessment word count will be 3,500 words in total:
Component 1: Briefing paper, 2,000-words
Component 2: PR plan 1,500 words
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MCH8060's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MCH8060's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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