Public Relations and Media

Swansea University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBC

UCAS Points

128 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Study a Public Relations and Media degree with us, and you will be able to gain the skills to equip you for a successful career in this exciting field.

Our degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is taught by experienced industry professionals and leading academics.

You will have the chance to explore strategic communications, digital public relations practice, public relations theory, strategy, marketing and branding, business and entrepreneurship, journalism and professional development.

A work placement will give you first-hand experience of PR and media, and you will have the option of studying a semester abroad in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.

Why Public Relations and Media at Swansea?

  • Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula;

    Media and Communication at Swansea is ranked:

  • 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)

  • 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)

  • 10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)

    Your Public Relations and Media Experience We offer a varied and flexible degree, so you can shape your course to match your career goals as well as developing your own interests.

    You can discover how PR is important for the success of all companies, and learn about the benefits of developing lasting relationships with other companies and professionals, including news reporters, advertisers and marketers, media practitioners and politicians.

    You will develop creative skills to manage digital media campaigns and direct strategic, international communications, specialising in PR. You can also study distinct pathways in digital and practical media, film and journalism.

    You will gain generic broad-based skills to specialise in further study or essential skills for the professional workplace.

    There is the opportunity for a work placement and to spend a semester overseas, both experiences which will greatly enhance your career prospects.

    You will have a Personal Tutor for any support you need.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 128 - 112 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swansea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    Swansea University

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