English Language and Media explores creative media practice across a wide range of subjects including, radio and video production, digital and social media, journalism, public relations, branding and marketing.Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, English Language and Media is highly rated by students and employers.Media at Swansea University is ranked:8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)English at Swansea University is ranked:11th in UK for Research Impact (REF2021)Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) You will be taught by industry professionals and academic staff who are specialist international researchers, and Guest Speakers will be invited to hold workshops and seminars.You will have a work placement to enhance your student experience and career prospects.In year 2, you have the option of taking the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a professional qualification for teachers of English as a foreign language.Welsh medium modules are available on this course.Throughout your degree you will have a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.During the second year, to enhance your student experience and career prospects, you have the option to study a semester abroad in USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.If you prefer to stay closer to home there are plenty of other opportunities, The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) and Santander Universities Funded Placements.The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) provides a network for linking students with employers, ranging from employer talks and workshops through to student led networking events.