Media and Welsh, BA (Hons), with study abroad

This degree in Media and Welsh at Swansea University is ideal for those eager to explore Welsh language, literature, life, and culture alongside media and public relations. Students build a strong foundation in language and literature, with options to specialise in areas like translation, creative writing, and sociolinguistics. Taught by renowned Welsh authors and scholars, the programme includes work experience in Wales, a Year Abroad for cultural immersion, and in-depth study of media history, theories, and their societal impacts. With Welsh ranked 4th and Media 1st in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024), the university's scenic location on Swansea Bay offers a blend of beach and city life, fostering a multicultural environment and Welsh cultural engagement.The course provides access to six unique media pathways—such as Digital Media and Journalism—alongside Cymraeg modules, with a mix of compulsory and optional subjects in the first year, followed by flexible choices in later years, including an independent dissertation. Assessments focus on practical skills, like pitching multi-media projects to industry professionals or developing PR strategies, enhancing employability in fields such as marketing, media, and education. For more details, visit the course page.

Students on this course will have access to our 6 uniqure media pathways (Media Theory, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, Public Relations, Creative Practice), as well as Cymraeg modules. Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Introduction to Media Communication • Defnyddio'r Laith 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: • Studying Digital Media • Social Media Cultures • Media Law • The History of Screen Animation • Creative Media Practive 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/welsh/ba-welsh-media-second-language