Media and English Literature with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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4 Years

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Study Media and English Literature with us and you will learn practical and transferable skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media or related fields, as well as knowledge of literature and writing which could 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 and marketing, as well as a range of literature from the Middle Ages to contemporary fiction, ...Read more

Study Media and English Literature with us and you will learn practical and transferable skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media or related fields, as well as knowledge of literature and writing which could 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 and marketing, as well as a range of literature from the Middle Ages to contemporary fiction, creative and professional writing. You will learn from experienced industry professionals, leading academics, and published writers. 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. Our Media and English 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 and Publishing.

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40th
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Willah
25 Nov 25

Really friendly feeling and welcoming, everything you need is here apart from heating in any building or lecture..Read more

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25 Nov 25

I love Swansea...Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

128 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D15M30 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 29 Grades / Points required

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

H3H3H3H3H3H3 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 (last awarded Summer 2024):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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£18,400 per year

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£18,400 per year

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English Literature with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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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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