Public Relations and Media with a Year in Industry

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.

The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.

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.