Media and Communication 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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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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COURSE OVERVIEWStudy Media and Communication with us and you will learn practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media, marketing or related fields, as well as transferable skills which are valued by employers and open up a range of wider career opportunities.You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding, marketing and more, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Study Media and Communication with us and you will learn practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media, marketing or related fields, as well as transferable skills which are valued by employers and open up a range of wider career opportunities.

You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding, marketing and more, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading academics.

A work placement will give you first-hand experience of media and communication, and you will have the option of studying a semester abroad in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.

YOUR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE

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 choose topics including creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations including strategy, branding and marketing, media theory, media law and film.

A work placement and the opportunity to spend a semester overseas will both enhance your student experience and career prospects.

You will have an academic mentor for any support you need, and there is the chance to study some modules through the medium of Welsh.

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
What students say
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Ryan
06 Dec 23

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Nibras
10 Nov 23

The faculty and the location of the university makes me feel at home because of how small the city is. The seagull on campus is the worst aspect..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 33 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

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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.

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Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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

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