Media and Communication with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Explore creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing on this course, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities in this fast-moving sector. Media and Communications at Swansea is ranked 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.<br/><br/>In addition, you also have the option to study a number of modules in Welsh. Your first year will be spent as a Foundation Year, giving you an exciting introduction to the humanities and social sciences, before progressing on to the full degree programme. This is aimed at those who need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.<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.<br/><br/>You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. You will have a work placement and the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad in the USA, Hong Kong or Singapore, further improving your student experience and enhancing 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-foundation-year/.

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.