Course summary

Studying English Language and Media gives you the opportunity to explore how language works and how societies communicate, alongside various aspects of creative media practice, including radio, video, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing. This three-year BA English Language and Media degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by giving students transferable and practical skills, which are highly valued by employers. Media at Swansea is ranked 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality, and English Language at Swansea is ranked 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024). Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Our graduates in English Language and Media are employed all around the world. They have careers in journalism, media, business, public relations and marketing, digital marketing, broadcasting, TV and radio and publishing. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, the course structure is flexible and offers a wide range of specialist modules. You will study how language is used in everyday communication including in different contexts, how to persuade and mislead (particularly in social media) and how language has developed over time. Welsh medium modules are available. You will also have the option to obtain an internationally recognised, professional teaching qualification (Cambridge CELTA) to further enhance your career prospects. In year two, you will also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA, further improving your student experience and career potential. In your final year, you can undertake an independent research project in an area of specialism supported by academic staff, and also have the opportunity for a media and communications placement. Teaching on the course is by leading academics and industry professionals and is informed by our world-leading research – English at Swansea is ranked 11th in the UK for Research Impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021) - and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme. The degree is also available as a four-year course with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry. Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-english-language-media/