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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time With Year In Industry
23-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a course option
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full time with year in industry
23-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Explore creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing on this four-year course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector. Media and Communications at Swansea is ranked 1st in the UK for Student Experience and Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023) and 1st in the UK for Learning Opportunities (NSS 2022). On this course, you will have access to our Media Creativity Suite, which has a video studio and a computer lab kitted out with iMacs installed with industry standard software, including Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Creative Cloud. We also offer a flexible degree structure with a wide range of specialist modules, including writing fiction, film production, digital public relations and strategy, marketing and branding, that allow you to tailor your studies to your future career goals while developing your individual interests. In addition, you also have the option to study a number of modules in Welsh. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, our teaching staff comprises of specialist international researchers and also ex-professionals lecturing on video production, web and creative design, PR and journalism, giving you an unrivalled mix of academic and industry experience, further supported by lectures and seminars by guest speakers. You will gain excellent oral and writing skills and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. Your third year will be spent as a Year in Industry gaining valuable skills and experiences. This year will provide you with practical skills and will further improve your student experience and enhance your career prospects. Our Media and Communication graduates are truly international and are employed not just in the UK but all around the world. They have careers in journalism, media, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, broadcasting, TV and radio, and publishing. Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/media-comms-journalism-pr/ba-media-communication/#bbq=on
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Access to Humanities Course
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C
International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
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Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£17,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£17,500 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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