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Media and English Literature

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 September £9535 per year £18400 per year

About Media and English Literature, BA (Hons) - at Swansea University

Study Media and English Literature with us and you will learn practical and transferable skills to equip you for an exciting career in the media or related fields, as well as knowledge of literature and writing which could open up a range of wider career opportunities.

You will have the chance to explore radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing, as well as a range of literature from the Middle Ages to contemporary fiction, creative and professional writing.

You will learn from experienced industry professionals, leading academics, and published writers.

A work placement will give you first-hand experience of media and communication, and you will have the option of studying a semester abroad in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.


Entry requirements

Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.


Why study at Swansea University

There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.

  • Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
  • Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.

Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.