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Journalism, Media and Communications with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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As human beings, we spend more time consuming media than any other activity. Only sleeping takes up more of our time. In the digital age, traditional news and media platforms are further supplemented by a huge proliferation of online platforms. Choice therefore, has never been greater and quality has never been so variable. In the age of fake news for example, the ability to differentiate objective fact from speculative rhetoric has never been more important. Today’s graduates are not only the ...Read more

As human beings, we spend more time consuming media than any other activity. Only sleeping takes up more of our time. In the digital age, traditional news and media platforms are further supplemented by a huge proliferation of online platforms. Choice therefore, has never been greater and quality has never been so variable. In the age of ''fake news'' for example, the ability to differentiate objective fact from speculative rhetoric has never been more important. Today’s graduates are not only the consumers of mass information, they are also its curators and creators, and would-be journalists now need to develop their own personal brands within a congested market place.The programme aim therefore is to equip students with a three way analytical, practical and employability skill set that will enable them to more easily enter into the graduate job market. The programme will be regularly appraised by an industry panel to ensure that it remains at the cutting edge of what employers and industry requires. You will have the chance to attend workshops and seminars run by guest speakers as part of the course.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.Besides the core theme of journalism that underpins the degree, you can choose topics including creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, public relations including strategy, branding and marketing, media theory, media law and film.Our Media and Communication graduates are truly international and are employed around the world. They have careers in:Journalism, Media, Business, Public Relations and Marketing, Digital Marketing, TV and Radio, Publishing

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20th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
19 Jan 15

Swansea university in general has made my last 3 years as a student the best three years of my life so far. Excellent support from lecturers, fabulous night life, a wide variety..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
28 Apr 14

Some of the lecturers are really helpful but some could improve helpfulness outside of the lecture times. The campus is very convenient and shops and laundry are easily..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D21M24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£17,500 per year

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Full time annual fee would be 17500,Student would pay 15% in their Year Abroad.

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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Jan 15
Swansea university in general has made my last 3 years as a student the best three years of my life so far. Excellent support from lecturers, fabulous night life, a wide variety...
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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Apr 14
Some of the lecturers are really helpful but some could improve helpfulness outside of the lecture times. The campus is very convenient and shops and laundry are easily...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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