Media and Welsh with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Swansea University

COURSE OVERVIEW

Studying Welsh and Media at Swansea gives you the opportunity to explore the richness of our language, from the Mabinogion to the language of contemporary Wales and also study of media history, theory, practice and PR.

• Our students have an academic mentor who provides pastoral support and guidance on issues that may affect their well-being, attendance and progress through University.
• Media incorporates distinct pathways in media, film, public relations, journalism and practical media.
• The programme combines the study of history, theory and practice that incorporates skills and techniques relevant to the modern digital media, digital journalism, creative digital practice; video production; radio production; film and public relations industries.
• Welsh offers an education of the highest standard delivered by a team of enthusiastic and experienced staff
• Small classroom sizes and increased contact hours
• Funding opportunities by studying through the medium of Welsh
• Opportunities for work experience
• Study the wealth of Welsh literature and language whilst experiencing the excitement of the Welsh language community in Swansea!

YOUR MEDIA AND WELSH (A PATHWAY FOR SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS) EXPERIENCE

Our flexible degree structure with a range of optional modules gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.

We place great importance on helping you to develop the professional skills valued by employers and you will have work placements as part of your studies in your second and third years. We also arrange a variety of paid work placements, as well as voluntary placements.

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.