BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media with a Year in Industry

COURSE OVERVIEW

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 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.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

91% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015).

Our 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
• publishing

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.