English Language and Media BA (Hons)

English Language and Media explores creative media practice across a wide range of subjects including, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing.<br/><br/>Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, English Language and Media is highly rated by students and employers.<br/><br/>Media at Swansea University is ranked:<br/>8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/>8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/>10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/><br/>English at Swansea University is ranked:<br/>11th in UK for Research Impact (REF2021)<br/>Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/>Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) <br/>You will be taught by industry professionals and academic staff who are specialist international researchers, and Guest Speakers will be invited to hold workshops and seminars.<br/><br/>You will have a work placement to enhance your student experience and career prospects.<br/><br/>In year 2, you have the option of taking the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a professional qualification for teachers of English as a foreign language.<br/><br/>Throughout your degree you will have a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.<br/><br/>During the second year, to enhance your student experience and career prospects, you have the option to study a semester abroad in USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.<br/><br/>If you prefer to stay closer to home there are plenty of other opportunities, The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) and Santander Universities Funded Placements.<br/><br/>The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) provides a network for linking students with employers, ranging from employer talks and workshops through to student led networking events.<br/><br/>The degree is also available as a four-year course with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry. Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-english-language-media/

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.<br/><br/>With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn't the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she's got a big personality! Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.<br/><br/>As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.<br/><br/>With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.<br/><br/>Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.