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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P302

Media and Communication with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£19,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Media and Communication with a Foundation Year at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies, media literacy is essential, not only for understanding the world around us but for actively shaping it. Our BA in Media and Communication offers a dynamic blend of critical theory, hands-on experience and forward thinking that will equip you with the skills to analyse, create, and innovate across journalism, public relations, digital media, and film. The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergradua... 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 85% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Communication Skills
Introduction to Media Studies
Digital Literacy and Society
Media History and Culture
Journalism and News Production
Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Digital Media and Content Creation
Critical Media Analysis and Theory
UCAS Code:P302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD - DDD

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£77,200

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Media and Communication with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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