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

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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula;<br/><br/>Media and Communication at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/>• 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/>• 10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Our Media and Communication graduates are truly international and are employed around the world. They have careers in:<br/>• Journalism<br/>• Media<br/>• Business<br/>• Public Relations and Marketing<br/>• Digital Marketing<br/>• TV and Radio<br/>• Publishing<br/><br/>The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.