Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons)

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Course Overview

As human beings, we spend more time consuming media than any other activity. Only sleeping takes up more of our time. In the digital age, traditional news and media platforms are further supplemented by a huge proliferation of online platforms. Choice therefore, has never been greater and quality has never been so variable. In the age of “fake news” for example, the ability to differentiate objective fact from speculative rhetoric has never been more important. Today’s graduates are not only the consumers of mass information, they are also its curators and creators, and would-be journalists now need to develop their own personal brands within a congested market place.  

The programme aim therefore is to equip students with a three way analytical, practical and employability skill set that will enable them to more easily enter into the graduate job market. The programme will be regularly appraised by an industry panel to ensure that it remains at the cutting edge of what employers and industry requires. You will have the chance to attend workshops and seminars run by guest speakers as part of the course.

Why Media And Communication At Swansea?

Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula;

Media and Communication at Swansea is ranked:

  • 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • 10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)

We pride ourselves in preparing graduates for careers beyond university. We are able to do this by using our connections to industry, and our emphasis on the particular interpersonal skills that our industry panel identify as key within their recruitment processes.

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.

Besides the core theme of journalism that underpins the degree, you can choose topics including creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, public relations including strategy, branding and marketing, media theory, media law and film.

In your third year, you can choose to develop your own specific interests into and academic dissertation or journalistic artefact. This will incorporate many of the theories and/or skills you have been studying throughout your degree.

You will have a Personal Tutor 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

Modules

Students will study modules from a suite of pertinent modules including these examples.

Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons)

Journalism, Media and Communications with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons)

Journalism, Media and Communications with a Year in Industry, BA (Hons)