Media and English Literature, BA (Hons), with study abroad

The BA in Media and English Literature at Swansea University integrates practical media skills with in-depth exploration of literature and writing, fostering diverse career paths. Set on the picturesque Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay, this four-year programme offers specialist modules in areas such as creative media, journalism, film, public relations, and media theory, alongside a broad study of literature from medieval to contemporary times, including poetry, gender studies, and global narratives. Students engage with modern media techniques like radio production and digital marketing, supported by top-ranked teaching—Media is first in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)—and facilities including a film studio and connections to literary landmarks like the Dylan Thomas Centre.The third year includes a study abroad opportunity in destinations such as the USA or Singapore, enhancing cultural awareness and employability. Taught by renowned academics, researchers, and industry experts, the programme features extracurricular activities through societies and culminates in optional modules and a dissertation. Graduates pursue global careers in journalism, broadcasting, and marketing, bolstered by work placements and international experiences.

Students on this course will have access to our 6 unique media pathways (Media Theory, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, Public Relations, Creative Practice), as well as our expansive selection of English Literature modules. Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Delivering and Decoding the News • Introduction to Media Communication Your second and third years will comprise entirely optional modules from an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Approaches to Film Analysis • Social Media Cultures • Introduction to Writing Poetry • Strategy, Marketing and Branding • Digital Futures Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/media-comms-journalism-pr/ba-english-literature-media