BA Journalism, Media and Communications

The BA Journalism, Media and Communications degree at Swansea University equips students with skills in writing, reporting, media theory, production, and communications. Students learn how media operates, create content for radio, video, social media, and news, and manage public relations. The course combines academic theory with hands-on practice, including guest lectures, workshops, and media projects. It is delivered under the School of Culture and Communication in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The degree is typically three years full-time, with options for a year abroad or a year in industry. Core modules include media theory, journalism, public relations, communication law, and digital media, with optional modules in film, branding, storytelling, campaign work, or media practice. Projects and placements provide real work experience.

Learning methods include lectures, seminars, media labs, workshops, guest talks, and production studios. Students gain practical experience in radio, video, web, and social media. Assessment includes essays, reports, media production tasks, presentations, exams, and a final independent project or dissertation. Feedback is frequent and some assessments simulate real media tasks for clients or organisations.