Media and Communication with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons)

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Key Course Details

UCAS Code: P302
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: See Entry Requirements
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2025	£ 9,535

4 Year Full Time With a Foundation Year

UCAS Code: P302
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: CDD / DDD - More Information
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2025	£ 18,400

This course is available through Clearing

Clearing Help and Support 0808 175 3071

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.

The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap.

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.

Why Media and Communication with a Foundation Year 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)

Your Media and Communication with a Foundation Year Experience

During your Foundation Year, you will learn the key skills you’ll need to make your degree a success while developing knowledge of your subject area and how it relates to the humanities and social sciences.

You will start the degree course in your second year, when we offer a varied and flexible programme, 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 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 with a Foundation Year 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

In your Foundation Year, you will take a selection of modules that will provide you with key study skills, subject knowledge, and awareness of the importance of the humanities and social sciences. You’ll then progress to your degree.

When you move on to the degree programme, your early studies will introduce you to media and communication, before you choose your own pathway with modules to suit your own interests.

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Academic Writing and Skills Development	September-January (TB1)	20	FY-011
Introduction to Being Human	September-January (TB1)	20	FY-012
Introduction to Research	September-January (TB1)	20	FY-015
Critical Reflection and Problem Solving	January-June (TB2)	20	FY-014
Research Essay	January-June (TB2)	20	FY-016
Place, Memory & Identity in Literature, Film, Visual Art & Media	January-June (TB2)	20	FY-017

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Introduction to Media Communication	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-100
Delivering and Decoding the News	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-114
Principles of Mediation	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-117

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module

Optional Module - Semester 1
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Introduction to Film Studies	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-103
Pitch Invasion: Sport and its Impact on Society	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-116
Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm	September-January (TB1)	20	MSW108

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select MS-126 or MSW126 (note MSW126 is taught through the medium of Welsh)

Compulsory Selective - Welsh Language Variant
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code	Guidance
Creative Media Platforms	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-126
Platfformau Cyfryngau Creadigol	January-June (TB2)	20	MSW126

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module

Optional Modules - Semester 2
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Public Relations: Strategic Communications	January-June (TB2)	20	MSP100R
Hollywood: A History of American Film	January-June (TB2)	20	MSS106
Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol	January-June (TB2)	20	MSW106

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Theorising the Media	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-200

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select two modules. You may choose either MS-229 or MSW229 but not both.

Optional Module Choices - semester 1
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Introduction to Writing Fiction	September-January (TB1)	20	EN-234
Introduction to Film Production	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-228
Professional Development: Preparing for Work	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-229
Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-241
Activist PR - The Democratisation of Public Relations	September-January (TB1)	20	MSP200
Approaches to Film Analysis	September-January (TB1)	20	MSS217
Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol	September-January (TB1)	20	MSW200
Datblygiad Proffesiynol: Paratoi ar gyfer Gwaith	September-January (TB1)	20	MSW229

AND

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select three modules. Students may select either HIH283 or HIH283W but not both.

Optional Modules - Semester 2
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Introduction to Writing Drama	January-June (TB2)	20	EN-236
The Story of America on Film and Television, 1607-1867	January-June (TB2)	20	HIH283
Stori America Ar Ffilm a Theledu, 1607-1867	January-June (TB2)	20	HIH283W
Creative Media Practice	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-221
Social Media Cultures	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-232
Investigating Text, Process and Audiences	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-233
Media Law	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-235
Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-237
Adaptation: Storytelling Across Media	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-238
The History of Screen Animation	January-June (TB2)	20	MSS202
Testunau Trawsgyfryngol	January-June (TB2)	20	MSW204
Cyfathrebu Digidol	January-June (TB2)	20	MSW207

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select three modules in semester one. Students should bear in mind if you choose MS-311 you MUST also choose MS-310. If you choose MSW309 you MUST also select MSW312. You can study MSW312 without taking MSW309. If you choose the MSW312 or MSW309 you can NOT take MS-323. MS-228 must have been taken in year 2 for students to select MS-323

Optional Modules - Semester 1
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
The Story of the USA on Film and Television, 1865-2008	September-January (TB1)	20	HIH3378
Media and Identities	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-302
Dissertation Preparation	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-310
Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-323
Keeping it Reel – Studying Documentary	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-332
Reporting the 21st Century	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-336
Sports Public Relations	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-344
Game Over - Press Start to Continue: Critical Game Studies	September-January (TB1)	20	MS-346
Strategy, Marketing and Branding	September-January (TB1)	20	MSP300R
Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform	September-January (TB1)	20	MSW312

AND

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select three modules in semester two. Students should bear in mind if you choose MS-311 you MUST also choose MS-310. If you choose MSW309 you MUST also select MSW312. You can study MSW312 without taking MSW309. If you choose the MSW312 or MSW309 you can NOT take MS-323.

Optional Modules - Semester 2
Module Name	Module Duration	Credits	Module Code
Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema	January-June (TB2)	20	MLF305
Digital Futures	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-306
Practical Web Technologies	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-307
Journalism in Practice	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-309
Dissertation	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-311
Science Fiction and Media	January-June (TB2)	20	MS-345
Contemporary Film and Television	January-June (TB2)	20	MSS311
Media and Communication Internship	January-June (TB2)	20	MSS312
Interniaeth y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu	January-June (TB2)	20	MSSW312
Creu Cynhyrchiad Aml-Blatfform	January-June (TB2)	20	MSW309

Entry Requirements

We have vacancies across a variety of subjects for September 2025 entry – please call our Clearing Helpline on 0808 175 3071.

We also welcome enquiries from candidates researching starting a course in 2026 - please see our Entry Requirements Page to find out typical offer ranges or get in touch by email or by telephone 01792 295111.

Are you an international student, waiting on exam results or an English Language test score? If so, we'd encourage you to apply through our free and easy to use direct application system, as you may be eligible for a conditional offer.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods, carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider university community.

You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions - including laboratory work, skills training, or studio-based teaching where relevant to your discipline. These sessions are designed to encourage active participation, collaboration, and the development of both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Digital learning tools are also used to enhance your learning experience. These may include:

Recorded lectures to support flexible study and revision.
Virtual labs or simulated environments, particularly in science, healthcare, and technical disciplines.
Online resources on the university’s virtual learning environment (Canvas), including videos, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion forums.

This approach enables you to engage with and review content at your own pace while benefiting from the structure and support of in-person teaching.

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

N.B If you are an international student studying with a Student Route Visa, please note that your timetabled activity, along with any additional supervisory activity (with Swansea University staff present) will take place on campus. In line with UKVI protocol, these sessions will be monitored and data made available on request.

Welsh Provision

At least 40 credits

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study at least 40 credits of this course through the medium of Welsh. Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
Access to the Arwain mobile app for the latest information about Welsh-medium courses and modules available to download free on the App Store and Google Play.
A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

If you study at least 40 credits in Welsh and it is listed as an eligible course on the webpage, you can apply for the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarship (£300 for 1 year), or the Coleg Cymraeg Incentive Scholarship (£500 per year for 3 years).

Meet Your Lecturers

Our degrees are taught by experts, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to our students.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff pages.

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	International
September 2024	£ 9,000	£ 17,500
September 2025	£ 9,535	£ 18,400

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

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.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

UK applicants: Apply now via Clearing

For further information please see our Guide to Clearing.

International applicants: If you don't have all of your results yet, apply using our free direct application system and we'll consider making you a conditional offer. Be sure to check our application deadlines before you submit.

EU applicants: visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our Information for EU students page.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.