You can get into this job through:
You can get into public relations (PR) with a degree in most subjects.
You could also do a degree or postgraduate course related to public relations. The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has a list of recognised university courses .
Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You could do a college course, which might give you an advantage when looking for a trainee public relations role.
Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You could work towards this role by doing a Public Relations and Communications Assistant Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
This takes a minimum of one year to complete.
Entry requirements:
You'll find it useful to get paid or unpaid experience of working in public relations. You could:
You could study for professional qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
These can be done online or at a training centre. Courses include:
Further information
You can find out more about a career in public relations from the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Skills:Public relations (PR) officers manage the public image and reputation of organisations and individuals.
As a public relations officer, you could:
Location : You could work in an office or at a client's business.
With experience you could:
If you work for an agency, you could become a senior account executive or account manager with responsibility for a number of clients.