Public Relations and Media BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Public Relations and Media BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £18500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £26000 | £14000 - £22500 | £18500 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
Explore the worlds of public relations and creative media practice on this three-year course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector. Media and Communications at Swansea is ranked 1st in the UK for Student Experience and 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023). Our Public Relations and Media graduates are truly international and are employed not just in the UK but all around the world, pursuing careers in journalism, media, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, broadcasting, TV and radio, and publishing. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, this course will give you a thorough understanding of strategic communications, digital public relations practice, the theory and history of public relations and media, strategy, marketing and branding, business and entrepreneurship, journalism and professional development. You will also learn a range of practical skills and techniques relevant to a range of modern digital media fields and have access to our Media Creativity Suite, which has a video studio and a computer lab kitted out with iMacs installed with industry standard software, including Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Creative Cloud. We offer a flexible degree structure with a wide range of specialist modules that allow you to tailor your studies to your future career goals while developing your individual interests. You have the option to study some modules through the medium of Welsh. Our teaching staff comprises specialist international researchers and also ex-professionals lecturing on PR, marketing, branding, video production, web and creative design, and journalism, giving you an unrivalled mix of academic and industry experience, further supported by lectures and seminars by guest speakers. You will also have a work placement and the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad in the USA, Hong Kong or Singapore, further improving your student experience and enhancing your career prospects. Outside of your studies there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in student life with a range of clubs and societies including the Media Studies Society. You can also get involved with the department’s own publication, The Swansea Mumbler. **
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Relations and Media BA (Hons) at Swansea University
25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
25% | Sales occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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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
Costs
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #251
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Swansea University
About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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Media and Digital Culture BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)