Media and Communication (Hons) Swansea University

Overview

You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding, marketing and more, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading academics.

A work placement will give you first-hand experience of media and communication, and you will have the option of studying a semester abroad in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.

You can choose topics including creative media practice, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations including strategy, branding and marketing, media theory, media law and film.

A work placement and the opportunity to spend a semester overseas will both enhance your student experience and career prospects.

You will have an academic mentor for any support you need, and there is the chance to study some modules through the medium of Welsh.

Career

Graduates of the Media and Communication (Hons) programme from Swansea University are truly international and are employed around the world. They have careers in:

• journalism
• media
• business
• public relations and marketing
• digital marketing
• TV and radio

• publishing

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.