BA Media and Communication with a Year in Industry
Master
In Singleton Park
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Master
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Singleton park (Wales)
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From print and broadcast media to cinema and television, digital publishing, social networking, and public relations, the media increasingly defines the way we interact with our society. It shapes the way we see ourselves and others, and can be a powerful tool for social change, good and bad. Media and Communication at Swansea has a broad vocational, theoretical and international outlook that reflects the challenges and opportunities of our media-rich world.
The Year in Industry takes place before the final year and offers students the opportunity to seek a paid one-year placement in a media and communication work place environment. The College Employability office supports students in finding placements and also provides regular contact with students whilst on placement. All year in industry students take a compulsory module in the second year which focuses on professional development including CV writing, application best practice, interview techniques and how to research industry sectors.
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- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Welsh
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- English
- Public Relations
- Cinema
- Public
- Industry
- Writing
- Communication Training
- Media
Course programme
Modules
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Media Communication
Optional ModulesOptional Module Choices
Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Please select 100 credits of English medium modules or Welsh medium modules. You may decide to select 80 credits from this option box and a pair of 10 credit language modules from the box below.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE115Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language of Everyday LifeAM-113Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to American Literature and CultureCLC101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Of Gods and Heroes - Greek MythologyCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricEN-117Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Creative Writing: Fiction GenresEN-118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Creative Writing: Styles of FictionHUP100Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Fundamental Questions of PhilosophyHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and SocietyML-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern European Film: Themes and PerspectivesMS-103Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Film StudiesMS-120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Media HistoryMSP100RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Public Relations: Strategic CommunicationsMSS106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Hollywood: A History of American FilmMSW101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Datblygiad Ffilm a SinemaMSW106Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu StrategolMSW107Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cymru: Y Senedd, y straeon a'r spinMSW123Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Sgiliau Cyfryngau AllweddolPO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the People
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Languages for All module Pairs
Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If you have selected 80 credits from the above box you may select a pair of 10 credit Languages for All modules from this box
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 1CY-141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 2MLA140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 1MLA141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 2MLF140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - French 1MLF141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - French 2MLG140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - German 1MLG141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - German 2MLI140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 1MLI141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 2MLS140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 1MLS141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 2MLZ140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 1MLZ141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 2
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theorising the Media
Optional ModulesOptional Module Choices
Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Please select 100 credits of English medium modules or Welsh medium modules. You may decide to select 80 credits from this options box and a pair of 10 credit language modules from the box below.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:EN-204Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Creative Non-FictionEN-236Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Writing DramaHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipML-227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20War and Conflict in European Film (Modern Languages route)MS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital MediaMS-221Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Creative Media PracticeMS-228Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Video ProductionMS-229Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Professional Development: Preparing for WorkMS-231Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to JournalismMS-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Media CulturesMS-235Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media LawMSP200RSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Public Relations TheoryMSP201RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Digital Public Relations PracticeMSS202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The History of Screen AnimationMSS217Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Approaches to Film AnalysisMSW200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Sgiliau Cyfryngau YmarferolMSW206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Drama a Dogfen ar y sgrînMSW207Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cyfathrebu DigidolMSW209Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Creu Testunau Newyddion Ar-lein
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Languages for All Module Pairs
Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If you have selected 80 credits from the above box you may select a pair of 10 credit Languages for All Modules from this box
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 1CY-141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 2MLA140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 1MLA141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 2MLF140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - French 1MLF141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - French 2MLG140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - German 1MLG141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - German 2MLI140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 1MLI141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 2MLS140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 1MLS141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 2MLZ140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 1MLZ141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 2
Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)
FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesNone found.
Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students have the opportunity to engage in a Year in Industry placement
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMS-S00Academic Year120Year in Industry Placement
Year 4 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesNone found.
Optional ModulesEnglish Medium Optional Module Choices
Choose Maximum Of 120 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Please review all options listed before making your selection. Please select a total of 120 credits in either the English (or Welsh) medium modules listed below. Instructions: Select 3 x 20 credit modules in TB1 Select 3 x 20 credit modules in TB2. If you choose MS-311 Dissertation you MUST also choose MS-310 Dissertation Preparation. You may NOT choose MS-323 Video Production and MS-327 Radio Production (you may only choose one of these options).
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaEN-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Writing for Radio and ScreenEN-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Further Creative Non FictionHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesML-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European ClassicsMLF305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French CinemaMS-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Media, Gender and SexualityMS-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Digital FuturesMS-307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Practical Web TechnologiesMS-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Online JournalismMS-310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Dissertation PreparationMS-311Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20DissertationMS-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Video ProductionMS-327Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Radio ProductionMS-332Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Drama and Documentary on ScreenMS-336Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mediating the 21st CenturyMSP300RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Strategy, Marketing and BrandingMSS302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Signing the Screen: Film and Television AuthorshipMSS312Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media & Communication Internship
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Welsh Medium Optional Module ChoicesChoose Maximum Of 120 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Please select a total of 120 credit from the Welsh medium modules listed below or the English medium modules listed above as follows: Select 3 x 20 credit modules in TB1 Select 3 x 20 credit modules in TB2. You may only choose ONE dissertation option.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMSW302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Drama a Dogfen ar y sgrînMSW308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfathrebu CorfforaetholMSW309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20CREU CYNHYRCHIAD AML-BLATFFORMMSW311Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Traethawd hirMSW312Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfformMSW313Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Paratoi ar gyfer y Traethawd Hir
BA Media and Communication with a Year in Industry