Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

COURSE SATISFACTION IN THE UK 1 ST

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

The media increasingly defines the way we interact with society. It shapes the way we see ourselves and others, and can be a powerful tool for social change. Study the BA Media and Communication degree with us and you will learn theory and practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media, marketing or related fields.

(Guardian University Guide 2022)

Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available

You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, media theory, media law, and film, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading academics. The flexibility of the degree means you can shape the course to match your career goals as well as developing your own interests. A work placement will give you first-hand experience of media and communication, and our on-campus facilities include Mac computer labs, video equipment, a video editing studio, and a TV station studio. You can also: • Choose a Year in Industry or Abroad • Choose to study some modules through the medium of Welsh TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Delivering and Decoding The News • Introduction to Film Studies • Introduction to Media Communication • Introduction to Media History • Public Relations: Strategic Communications Welsh medium modules/ Modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg • Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Ffilm • Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol • Sgiliau Cyfryngau Allweddol

Year 2 • Approaches to Film Analysis • Creative Media Practice • Digital PR Practice • Social Media Cultures Welsh medium modules/ Modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg • Cyfathrebu Digidol • Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol Year 3 • Digital Futures • Dissertation • Media and Communication Internship • Reporting the 21st Century • Sports Public Relations • Strategy, Marketing and Branding Welsh medium modules/ Modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg • Creu Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform • Cyfathrebu Corfforaethol • Drama a Dogfen ar y Sgrîn • Paratoi ar gyfer y Traethawd Hir • Traethawd Hir

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

BA Single Honours ▲ Media and Communication ♦ Media and Communication ♦ Media and Communication (with Foundation Year) ▲ Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus

(with Year in Industry/Abroad)

♦ Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus (gyda Blwyddyn Dramor) BA Joint Honours Media and ▲ English Language ♦ English Language (with Year Abroad) ▲ English Literature ▲ Welsh (2nd Language) ♦ Welsh (2nd Language) (with Year Abroad) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

FUTURE CAREERS: • Advertising • Business • Digital Marketing • Journalism • PR and Marketing • Publishing • TV and Radio

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