Overview

The Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year (Hons) degree from Swansea University is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is taught by experienced industry professionals and leading academics.

The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.

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.

Career

The PR and Media graduates are truly international and are employed around the world. They have careers in:

advertising,
business,
PR and marketing,
journalism,
digital marketing,
TV and radio

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations Digital Marketing View 363 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard entry requirement is CDD-DDD at A-level or equivalent.We require a minimum of 5 passes at Grade A*-C, including Welsh/English Language. Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. The course is also a widening access programme and developed to support those who may not have been able to otherwise gain access to HE.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

≈ 18400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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