Journalism, Media and Communications
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and Communications at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The journalism landscape in the UK, and globally, is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviour, and the changing dynamics of information sharing. Our BA Journalism, Media and Communications programme has been structured to prepare you to step into this evolving new mediascape with confidence. Traditional print or broadcast journalism is no longer the only focus. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 - 29 points International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature. |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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