Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 4 | September | £9535 per year | £18400 per year |
About Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at Swansea University
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.
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.
Why Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year at Swansea?
Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula;
Media and Communication at Swansea is ranked:
- 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
- 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)
- 10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Your Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year Experience
During your Foundation Year, you will learn the key skills you’ll need to make your degree a success while developing knowledge of your subject area and how it relates to the humanities and social sciences.
You will start the degree course in your second year, when we offer a varied and flexible degree, so you can shape your course to match your career goals as well as developing your own interests.
You can discover how PR is important for the success of all companies, and learn about the benefits of developing lasting relationships with other companies and professionals, including news reporters, advertisers and marketers, media practitioners and politicians.
You will develop creative skills to manage digital media campaigns and direct strategic, international communications, specialising in PR. You can also study distinct pathways in digital and practical media, film and journalism.
You will gain generic broad-based skills to specialise in further study or essential skills for the professional workplace.
There is the opportunity for a work placement and to spend a semester overseas, both experiences which will greatly enhance your career prospects.
You will have a personal tutor for any support you need.
Public Relations and Media with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities
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
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.