BA Public Relations and Media,
About this course
BA in Film Studies, with Public Relations and Media. Core topics include Research Methods. Modules cover film production, media law, and digital content creation. Bilingual study options are available in English and Welsh.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 70%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Modules
- Introduction to Media and Communication
- Delivering and Decoding the News
- Principles of Mediation
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm
- Pitch Invasion: Sport and its Impact on Society
- Public Relations: Strategic Communications
- Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol
- Creative Media Platforms
- Platfformau Cyfryngau Creadigol
- Theorising the Media
- Activist PR: The Democratisation of Public Relations
- Investigating Text, Process and Audiences
- Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres
- Digital Content Creation
- Creu Cynnwys Digidol
- Introduction to Film Production
- Social Media Cultures
- Media Law
- Adaptation: Storytelling Across Media
- Pitch Perfect: Sports Commentary and Punditry
- Cyfathrebu Digidol
- Llygad y Gwir – Archwilio Dogfen
- The History of Screen Animation
- Strategy, Marketing and Branding
- PR: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
- Graphic Novel
- Stori yr Unol Daleithiau ar Ffilm a Theledu, 1865-2008
- Media and Identities
- Dissertation Preparation
- Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking
- Reporting the 21st Century
- Sports Public Relations
- Game Over - Press Start to Continue: Critical Game Studies
- 'Reclaim the Frame': Women and Screen Media
- Keeping it Reel – Studying Documentary
- Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform
- Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema
- Digital Futures
- Practical Web Technologies
- Journalism in Practice
- Dissertation
- Science Fiction and Media
- Llygad y Gwir – Archwilio Dogfen
- Creu Cynhyrchiad Aml-Blatfform
- Contemporary Film and Television
- Media and Communication Internship
- Interniaeth y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
How many students continue on BA Public Relations and Media, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.