Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations MA
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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Whether you want a strategic understanding of social media, refined creative skills through professional writing or the communications sensitivity to make an entrepreneurial impact, the MA in Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations (PR) is ideal.
You will undertake structured practice in modern media skills, taught by motivated industry professionals with impressive academic credentials.
Gaining valuable professional media skills improves your prospects for a successful career in journalism, public relations, broadcasting, entrepreneurship, advertising or marketing.
If you are already an industry professional, this course offers dynamic new media skills and qualifications to boost your continuing professional development.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
The typical entry requirement is a first degree, normally a lower second (average 55 per cent) or above or equivalent professional experience. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.5.
Costs
Tuition Fees Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations MA
| England UK | £4400 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £4400 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4400 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4400 | year 1 |
| EU | £8750 | year 1 |
| International | £8750 | year 1 |
| England UK | £4600 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4600 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4600 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4600 | year 1 |
| EU | £9200 | year 1 |
| International | £9200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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FAQ about Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations MA Swansea University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Swansea University.