Overview

This highly practical Sport, Media and Culture (Hons) course allows you to study subjects such as sports journalism, sports commentary, and sports promotion.

Through the study of theoretical constructs such as fandom, sports journalism, national identity and sports narratives, Swansea University students will see how our abiding interest in sport has shaped how we view the world. Students will always develop a robust understanding of the contemporary sports mediascape.

Why this degree?

This programme is based within our Media, Communication, Journalism and PR department. Media at Swansea is ranked:

1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
1st in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)
1st in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)

3rd in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian Universitry Guide 2024)

Employment Opportunities

Anticipated career outcomes range from:

Sports Journalist
Sports Broadcaster
Media Relations Specialist
Sports Social Media Manager
Sports Event Coordinator
Sports Public Relations Manager
Sports Marketing Specialist
Sports Analyst/Commentator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sports Public Relations
Documentary and Fiction Filmmaking
Game Over - Press Start to Continue: Critical Game Studies
Practical Web Technologies
Pitch Perfect: Sports Commentary and Punditry
Pitch Invasion: Sport and its Impact on Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Sport and Exercise Science View 363 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC 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.
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

≈ 18400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Why this degree?

Employment Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Swansea

Funding

Scholarships Information

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