BA (Hons) Media and English Literature at Swansea University

The BA Media and English Literature is an interdisciplinary joint degree combining literary study with media theory and practice. It covers literary form, cultural history and critical theory alongside digital communication, journalism, public relations and media production.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a 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 Theorising Gothic Texts, Discovering Literature and Introduction to Media and Communication, with options in Creative Media Platforms, Public Relations: Strategic Communications and English Literature modules such as Approaches to Gender in English Literature. Year 2 includes Theorising the Media and media options such as Digital Content Creation, Social Media Cultures and Adaptation: Storytelling Across Media.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in journalism, media, business, public relations, marketing and digital marketing, TV and radio, publishing, and freelance or employed communications. Informal placements and a portfolio of work support employability.

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