Media and Communication with a Year Abroad Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Media and Communication with a Year Abroad Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
In a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies, media literacy is essential, not only for understanding the world around us but for actively shaping it.
Our BA in Media and Communication offers a dynamic blend of critical theory, hands-on experience and forward thinking that will equip you with the skills to analyse, create, and innovate across journalism, public relations, digital media, and film.
This programme embeds critical thinking, media literacy, and research-led learning from the outset. You’ll benefit from expert-led teaching, that’s directly rela...
In a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies, media literacy is essential, not only for understanding the world around us but for actively shaping it.
Our BA in Media and Communication offers a dynamic blend of critical theory, hands-on experience and forward thinking that will equip you with the skills to analyse, create, and innovate across journalism, public relations, digital media, and film.
This programme embeds critical thinking, media literacy, and research-led learning from the outset. You’ll benefit from expert-led teaching, that’s directly related to cutting-edge media research, delivered alongside real-world projects, authentic assessments and a suite of innovative practice modules that reflect industry practice.
Our BA in Media and Communication ensures you are both critically informed and practically skilled, ensuring you graduate with the essential skills to become an adaptable, reflective media professional ready to navigate and contribute to the fast-changing media landscape.
Through the study of concepts such as media history and identity, algorithmic bias and the digital political economy, you’ll gain a critical understanding of how media transforms societies and influences everyday life.
This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A58-J02
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 15.0, offer-merit: 30.0
Any range of scores leading up to a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32.0
29.0
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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
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