Public Relations and Media with a Year in Industry
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Swansea University, the BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media with a Year in Industry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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 minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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