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BA (Hons) Media and Communication

The College, Swansea University ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Study Media and Communication with us and you will learn practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media, marketing, or related fields, as well as transferable skills which are valued by employers and open up a range of wider career opportunities. You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding, marketing, and more, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading academics. A work placement will give you first-hand experience in media and communication, and you will have the option of studying for a semester abroad in Hong Kong, Singapore, or the USA.

General Eligibility

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Introduction to Media Communication

  • Delivering and Decoding the News

  • Introduction to Media History

Optional Modules:

  • Public Relations: Strategic Communications

  • Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Theorising the Media

Optional Modules:

  • Introduction to Writing Fiction

  • Studying Digital Media

  • Introduction to Film Production

  • Professional Development: Preparing for Work

  • Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking

  • Public Relations Theory in Action

  • Approaches to Film Analysis

  • Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol

  • Datblygiad Proffesiynol: paratoi ar gyfer Gwaith

3 Year 3

Optional Modules::

  • Writing for Radio and Screen

  • Stori yr Unol Daleithiau ar Ffilm a Theledu,

  • Media and Identities: Gender and Race

  • Dissertation Preparation

  • Documentary Filmmaking and Broadcasting

  • Reporting the 21st Century

  • 'Reclaim the Fame': Women & Screen Media

  • Strategy, Marketing and Branding

  • Cyfathrebu Corfforaethol

  • Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-platform

  • paratoi ar gyfer y Traethawd Hir

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require an IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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