How to become Public relations director
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You can get into public relations with any degree. However, there are some specialist degrees and postgraduate qualifications recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations you could take, including:
- Public Relations
- Marketing Communications with PR
- Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Work
You could join a public relations firm as a manager and with experience, work your way up to become a company director.
Direct Application
You could apply to become a public relations (PR) director if you've got several years of experience at senior management level in PR, marketing or communications.
More information
You can find out more about careers in public relations from the Public Relations and Communications Association and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.