
Media and Communication with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Media and Communication with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Explore creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing on this three-year course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector. Media and Communications at Swansea is 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025) and 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025).
On this course, you will have access to our Media Creativity Suite, which has a video studio and a computer lab kitted out with iMacs installed ...
Explore creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing on this three-year course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector. Media and Communications at Swansea is 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025) and 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025). <br/><br/>On this course, you will have access to our Media Creativity Suite, which has a video studio and a computer lab kitted out with iMacs installed with industry standard software, including Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Creative Cloud. We also offer a flexible degree structure with a wide range of specialist modules, including writing fiction, film production, digital public relations and strategy, marketing and branding, that allow you to tailor your studies to your future career goals while developing your individual interests. In addition, you also have the option to study a number of modules in Welsh.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, our teaching staff comprises of specialist international researchers and also ex-professionals lecturing on video production, web and creative design, PR and journalism, giving you an unrivalled mix of academic and industry experience, further supported by lectures and seminars by guest speakers. You will gain excellent oral and writing skills and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions.<br/><br/>Your third year will be spent as a Year Abroad, studying in countries such as the USA, Hong Kong or Singapore. This year will provide you with amazing cultural experiences and will further improve your student experience and enhance your career prospects. Our Media and Communication graduates are truly international and are employed not just in the UK but all around the world. They have careers in journalism, media, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, broadcasting, TV and radio, and publishing.<br/><br/>Please visit our course page for more information: <br/>https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/media-comms-journalism-pr/ba-media-communication/.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Course Code
P304
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
D:21,M:24
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
33
International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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