These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication

In order to enroll in the Bachelor's distance learning course in Public Relations and Communication at IU International University (IU), you need to provide us with your secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enroll without a secondary school leaving certificate. Studying at IU without a secondary school leaving certificate is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced training course, such as a training course to become a certified business economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, such as training to become an office clerk. After completing your training, you have worked in this profession full-time for at least 3 years. If your training does not match the thematic focus of the Public Relations distance learning course, you will first complete a trial course before being regularly enrolled.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Bachelor of Public Relations

The bachelor's programme at IU International University is modular. A module typically consists of 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or a written assignment. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In full-time study, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

• 1st Semester: Introduction to Media and Communication Sciences, Introduction to Scientific Work, Marketing, Digital Skills, Business Administration, Project: Writing Workshop
• 2nd Semester: Communication and Public Relations, Seminar: Communication and PR, Market Research, Typography: Applying Fonts, Storytelling, Project: Press Kit
• 3rd Semester: Media Law, Basics of Audiovisual Media, Collaborative Working, Corporate Publishing, Cost and Performance Accounting, Project: Public Speaking
• 4th Semester: Media Psychology, Intercultural and Ethical Competences, Content Management Systems, Press Strategy and PR Controlling, Seminar: Current Topics in PR, Digital and Mobile Campaigns
• 5th Semester: Elective Module A, Project: Press Strategy, Elective Module B, Publication Processes, Digital Editorial Management
• 6th Semester: Elective Module C, Professional Writing, Bachelor Thesis

What's special about IU distance learning: the many opportunities to specialize in interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Bachelor of Public Relations, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

You choose the first specialization module from these topics: Corporate Communication and PR, Public Affairs and PR, Public Diplomacy and PR.

You choose your second specialization module from these topics: Corporate Communication and PR, Public Affairs and PR, Public Diplomacy and PR, Market and Advertising Psychology, Media Marketing, Online and Social Media Marketing.

You choose the third specialization module from these topics: Advanced Leadership, Applied Sales, Big Data and Data Protection, Corporate Communication and PR, Event Management, Foreign Languages, International Marketing, Market and Advertising Psychology, Media Marketing, Online and Social Media Marketing, Specialization in Project Management, Public Affairs and PR, Public Diplomacy and PR, Sport Media Management, General Studies.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Public Relations Study Programme at IU Works

The online study programme in Public Relations at IU International University can be flexibly adjusted to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you need a total of 6 semesters, or 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time programme I, you study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time programme II and take 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

With each module enrolment, you will receive study materials from IU in printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual classes are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your classmates and lecturers.

Particularly convenient and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week when you feel optimally prepared, for example, for an exam in construction. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in person.