BA (Hons) Media and Communication at Swansea University

The BA Media and Communication combines critical theory with hands-on practice across journalism, public relations, digital media and film. It embeds media literacy and research-led learning from the first year and uses real-world projects and authentic assessments.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry)  |  Intake: September 2026 and September 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Introduction to Media and Communication, Delivering and Decoding the News and Principles of Mediation, with options such as Creative Media Platforms, Introduction to Film Studies and Public Relations: Strategic Communications. Year 2 includes Theorising the Media, Social Media Cultures and Digital Content Creation, with options such as Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking and podcasting.

Career pathways

Graduates work in media, communications, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, TV and radio, and publishing. A credit-bearing final-year internship module offers 50 hours of work placement, and work experience and internships are available at all levels.

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