BA Media and Communication,
About this course
BA in Media and Communication, a media studies degree focused on the analysis and creation of digital, print and broadcast media platforms. Core topics include Research Methods. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Media and Communication, Delivering and Decoding the News, and Principles of Mediation. The second year shifts towards theoretical and cultural perspectives with compulsory study in Theorising the Media and Social Media Cultures. Optional choices across the course span journalism, public relations, podcasting, film studies, and digital content creation. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year through a range of advanced options alongside independent research projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BCC IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Introduction to Media and Communication
- Delivering and Decoding the News
- Principles of Mediation
- Creative Media Platforms
- Platfformau Cyfryngau Creadigol
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm
- Pitch Invasion: Sport and its Impact on Society
- Public Relations: Strategic Communications
- Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol
- Hollywood: A History of American Film
- Theorising the Media
- Social Media Cultures
- Digital Content Creation
- Creu Cynnwys Digidol
- Misinformation, Fake News and Fact-Checking
- All Ears: The Art of Podcasting
- Activist PR: The Democratisation of Public Relations
- Approaches to Film Analysis
- Introduction to Film Production
- Investigating Text, Process and Audiences
- Media Law
- Pop Culture and Alternative News Genres
- Adaptation: Storytelling Across Media
- Pitch Perfect: Sports Commentary and Punditry
- Cyfathrebu Digidol
- Llygad y Gwir – Archwilio Dogfen
- The History of Screen Animation
- Graphic Novel
- Stori yr Unol Daleithiau ar Ffilm a Theledu, 1865-2008
- Media and Identities
- Dissertation Preparation
- Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking
- Reporting the 21st Century
- 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
- Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema
- Digital Futures
- Practical Web Technologies
- Journalism in Practice
- Dissertation
- Science Fiction and Media
- PR: Contemporary Issues and Challenges
- Llygad y Gwir – Archwilio Dogfen
- 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 Media and Communication, 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 Media and Communication, at Swansea University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media and Communication, at Swansea University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Media and Communication, at Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Media and Communication, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.