
Public Relations and Media, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The public relations and media landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by digital technologies, social media, and the demand for authentic communication. Our BA Public Relations and Media degree combines critical theory with practical experience, equipping you with the skills to analyse, create, and innovate across PR, journalism, digital media, and film. PR today is far more than press releases.
This programme focuses on digital PR, social media strategy, and PR as a key management function within corporate communications. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and platforms, from content creation and influencer marketing to social media analytics. Practical projects and authentic assessments prepare you to manage campaigns, online reputation, and digital communications in a fast-changing environment.
In an era of instant communication and heightened scrutiny, crisis management is essential. Through real-world case studies, simulations, and strategic exercises, you’ll learn how to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging issues. PR is a collaborative discipline that intersects with journalism, marketing, and media production, you will also study these disciplines to understand integrated communications and work confidently in cross-functional teams.
Ethical practice and social responsibility are central to the programme, with a focus on transparency, corporate social responsibility, and tackling challenges such as misinformation and brand authenticity. With bilingual study options in English and Welsh, you can enhance your career prospects and open doors to opportunities across Wales and beyond, making you even more adaptable in a global media landscape.
Key highlights
- Focus on digital PR, social media strategy and corporate communications
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including social media analytics
- Crisis management taught through real-world case studies and simulations
- Also covers journalism, marketing and media production for integrated communications
- Emphasis on ethics, corporate social responsibility and tackling misinformation
- Bilingual study options available in English and Welsh
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — Text: BBB-BCC. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: BBB-BCC
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC: DDM-DMM
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3
- T-level: Merit — T Levels: Merit
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Mixed Qualifications: 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Public relations officer
- Social media manager
- Digital communications officer
- Corporate communications executive
- Content creator
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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