Swansea University
English Language and Media with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of English Language and Media with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £18500 £23500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £26000 £14000 - £22500 £18500 - £28000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22237 £19616 £23594
25-75 percentile range £19208 - £25281 £15480 - £24544 £18144 - £29505

Course Description

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 four-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 Student Experience, and English Language at Swansea is ranked 4th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023). 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. Your third year will be spent as a Year Abroad, where you will benefit from unique cultural experiences in countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA. In your final year, you can undertake an independent research project in an area of specialism supported by academic staff. 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 in Industry. Please visit our course page for more information:

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English Language and Media with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University

25% Information Technology Professionals
25% Sales occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5%
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: **• Presentations** **• Group Work ** **• Video making** Throughout your undergraduate English Language and Media degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-english-language-media/or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language and Media with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #3 
    • #39 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of Swansea University

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Singleton Park Campus
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