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University degree

Media and Communication

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study Media and Communication with us and learn practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in media, marketing or related fields International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. 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.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts20%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts30%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£20,000
3 years on
£23,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching84%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support88%
Well organised94%
Learning resources91%
Student community91%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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