BA Hons Journalism, Media and Communications

The BA Journalism, Media and Communications course offered by Swansea University is designed to provide insights into the world of contemporary journalism, media and communications. This programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and industry connections to forge successful careers in those fields. Course Content: The course features real-world journalism and media skills training along with the development of a critical understanding of the media industry. Students can learn about everything from news reporting, PR, and digital communication to media theory, law, and ethics. All students will also produce their own portfolio of individual and group journalistic pieces to showcase their skills at the end of the course. Key Modules: The course comprises important modules including Journalism: An Introduction, Introduction to PR, Journalism & Democracy, Media Law and Ethics, New Media: Digital communications, Culture and Society, Intermedia: Intercultural Communications, Creativity in The Classroom: Intelligence Learning and Achievement, and New Perspectives on Globalized Media. Accreditations: This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) - qualifications that are renowned within the journalism industry giving students a competitive edge when applying for jobs in journalism and the media.Future Careers: After graduation, students could find themselves exploring career paths including Broadcast Journalism, PR and Communications, Digital Marketing, Media Planner/Buyer, Social Media Specialist, Advertising, PR, Interactive and Digital, Creative arts and culture, Events organization and management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.