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Swansea University
School of Culture and Communication
The School of Culture and Communication at Swansea University provides a supportive learning environment, and contributes to the University's cultural and civic mission work, and offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, designed to enable our students to become accomplished, socially aware, global citizens.
Why study at Swansea University’s School of Management?
The School of Culture and Communications at Swansea is an integral part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Providing a wide range of postgraduate degrees, our strong links with industry are reflected in our innovative teaching and pioneering research, ensuring a great start to your future career.
Our Faculty is home to a welcoming and inclusive community that pursues scholarship, research and innovation that benefits society, and which promotes a student experience that enables our students to become highly skilled, socially aware global citizens. We make a significant contribution to the University’s cultural and civic mission work, and are committed to promoting our Welsh language and culture
Our students are at the heart of the School of Culture and Communication, ensuring their futures are as bright as possible.
The School of Culture and Communication ranks highly across our portfolio of courses, from being 1st in the UK for Course Satisfaction in Media and Communications (Guardian University Guide 2022) to being 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects in American Studies (Complete University Guide 2022), and more, to see more visit here.
The School of Culture and Communication is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the city centre and stunning Gower coastline. Discover more about our beautiful Singleton Campus by taking our virtual tour.
Employability
Alongside full and part-time postgraduate programmes specifically designed to enhance your career prospects; we give you numerous opportunities to work and network with industry experts during your time with us. Specialised in supporting your job or placement search as well as providing careers advice, our students who have used the service said it adds value to their university experience.
Postgraduate taught courses at the School of Culture and Communication:
American Studies
Become an expert in American Studies with a postgraduate research degree from a leading UK department.
Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology
Take inspiration from the Classics and learn about remote cultures and languages and how to bring them to life, with a Master's at Swansea.
- Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA
- Ancient Narrative Literature, MA
- Classics, MA
- Public History and Heritage, MA
- Public History and Heritage, MA (Extended)
English, TESOL, and Applied Linguistics
Discover how our teaching relates to real world issues, conveying the crucial impacts on individuals and communities resulting from language differences.
- Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching, MA
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA / PGDip
English Literature and Creative Writing
Explore one of the most diverse, stimulating and challenging disciplines. Seeking to answer provoking questions, our courses cover a varied range of literature, from early-Medieval times to the present day.
Develop your knowledge of critical theory and diversity of approaches to literature, and further your education and expertise with a master's degree from Swansea.
- Creative Writing, MA
- Creative Writing (Extended), MA
- English Literature, MA
- Welsh Writing in English, MA
History
Study History with us at Swansea University. The staff of the History department are not only leading scholars in their fields but also committed to teaching and public engagement.
- History, MA
- Medieval Studies, MA
- Modern History, MA
- Public History and Heritage, MA
- Public History and Heritage, MA (Extended)
- War and Society, MA
Media, Communications, Journalism and PR
Our teaching and research explore the history, theory and practice of media, film, journalism and public relations.
Further your education and expertise with a master's degree from a leading UK department.
- Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations, MA
- Digital Media, MA
- International Journalism, MA
- Sports Communication and Journalism, MA
Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
Improve your career prospects and further your education with a master's in Welsh or Professional Translation, our postgraduate programmes offer state-of-the-art facilities and support from expert staff.
- Professional Translation, MA
- Professional Translation (Extended), MA
- Professional Translation (Extended with Université Grenoble Alpes), MA
- Translation and Interpreting, MA
- Translation and Interpreting (Extended), MA
- Translation and Interpreting (Extended with Université Grenoble Alpes), MA
- Translation Technology, PGCert
Welsh
Our programmes are led by the latest research, ensuring you'll learn about cutting-edge themes. Our staff are experts in fields which include modern and medieval literature, literary criticism, editing medieval and modern texts, bilingualism and language planning, drama, and creative writing.
Postgraduate Research
Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology
Undertaking a research degree can enhance your skills and employability, as well as prepare you for an academic or research career. If you are passionate about ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, like we are, let us share our research and knowledge with you.
- Ancient History, MA by Research
- Ancient History, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Classics, MA by Research
- Classics, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Egyptology, MA by Research
- Egyptology, Ph.D. / MPhil
English, TESOL, and Applied Linguistics
At Swansea University, we look at ways of analysing language knowledge and language use across contexts and time.
Our teaching relates to real world issues with crucial impacts on individuals and communities and considers the different challenges of learning and teaching English as a new language.
Analyse issues and make an impact with your findings, with a Swansea postgraduate research degree.
English Literature and Creative Writing
Our English Literature and Creative Writing postgraduate research programmes are led by a team of acclaimed writers and academics with expertise in an exceptionally broad spectrum of writing genres and skills.
Covering a broad range of English literature, from early-Medieval to modern day, your research can help answer the challenges posed through literature over time.
- Creative Writing, Ph.D / M.Phil
- English Literature, MA by Research
- English Literature, Ph.D. / M.Phil
History
Postgraduate research students at Swansea benefit from our academic expertise, as well as from our close links with museums, heritage bodies and the media.
Our staff have also published a wide range of books and articles and are committed to public engagement.
Media, Communications, Journalism and PR
Become an expert with a postgraduate research degree from the Media and Communication Department at Swansea.
- Digital Humanities, MA by Research
- Digital Media, MA by Research
- Digital Media, M.Phil
- Media and Communication Studies, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Media Studies, MA by Research
- Screening/Staging Europe, MA by Research
Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
Enhance your skills and employability prospects with a research degree from the Department of Modern Languages at Swansea, specialising in either modern languages or translation.
- Latin American Studies, MA by Research
- Literary Translation, MA by Research
- Modern Languages, MA by Research
- Modern Languages, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Modern Languages, Swansea University & Université Grenoble Alpes, Joint Ph.D
- Screening/Staging Europe, MA by Research
- Translation, Ph.D. / M.Phil
Welsh
We offer exciting opportunities, which enhance your skills and employability, in areas including:
Bilingualism and language planning, Creative Writing, Culture of the industrial valleys of South Wales, Drama and film, Literature through the ages, Literary Criticism, Sociolinguistics, Translation techniques and technology, and Welsh for Adults and language acquisition.
Scholarships and funding
Swansea University offers several postgraduate scholarship opportunities, for more information visit our scholarships page.
A city by the sea
Swansea is a city that has it all: whether you’re a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. Discover why we are a top UK research university based in one of the UK’s most naturally beautiful regions.
Look around the School of Culture and Communication via our virtual tour. We’d love to show you around in person: contact us to arrange a visit.
Contact
School of Culture and Communication
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: +44 (0)1792 606981
Email: study@swansea.ac.uk
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