BA Journalism, Media and Communications,
About this course
BA in Journalism, Media and Communications, a media studies degree centred on journalistic practice, media theory, communication strategies and news production. Core topics include Research Methods. The course culminates in an independent dissertation project. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Media and Communication, Delivering and Decoding the News, and Principles of Mediation. The second year examines misinformation and media texts through Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking, Investigating Text, Process and Audiences, and Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres. The final year focuses on professional practice and advanced reporting through Dissertation Preparation, Reporting the 21st Century, Journalism in Practice, and Dissertation. Optional modules across the years allow students to explore film studies, public relations, podcasting, digital content creation, media law and sports commentary.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 70%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Introduction to Media and Communication
- Delivering and Decoding the News
- Principles of Mediation
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm
- Pitch Invasion: Sport and its Impact on Society
- Creative Media Platforms
- Platfformau Cyfryngau Creadigol
- Public Relations: Strategic Communications
- Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol
- Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking
- Investigating Text, Process and Audiences
- Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres
- Digital Content Creation
- Creu Cynnwys Digidol
- Theorising the Media
- All Ears: The Art of Podcasting
- Activist PR: The Democratisation of Public Relations
- Approaches to Film Analysis
- Introduction to Film Production
- Social Media Cultures
- Media Law
- Pitch Perfect: Sports Commentary and Punditry
- Cyfathrebu Digidol
- Llygad y Gwir – Archwilio Dogfen
- Dissertation Preparation
- Reporting the 21st Century
- Journalism in Practice
- Dissertation
- Media and Identities
- Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking
- Sports Public Relations
- Game Over - Press Start to Continue: Critical Game Studies
- 'Reclaim the Frame': Women and Screen Media
- Keeping it Reel – Studying Documentary
- Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform
- Strategy, Marketing and Branding
- Digital Futures
- Practical Web Technologies
- Science Fiction and Media
- PR: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
- Creu Cynhyrchiad Aml-Blatfform
- Contemporary Film and Television
- Media and Communication Internship
- Interniaeth y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communications, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Journalism, Media and Communications, at Swansea University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism, Media and Communications, at Swansea University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism, Media and Communications, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Journalism, Media and Communications, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.