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Description

Design your own degree with a highly flexible undergraduate programme.

BA Combined Honours is a challenging but rewarding degree. It offers a wider range of opportunities than a single or joint honours degree and can be tailored to suit your individual interests, strengths and career aims.

In your first year you will study three subject areas to enable you to develop a broad knowledge base of the humanities. In year two and your final year, you can combine two or three subjects for in-depth study, fostering the acquisition of an exceptionally broad knowledge base and interdisciplinary skill set.

Student engagement is central to our provision. You will be provided with many opportunities to get involved in co-managing your degree and supporting your peers. We ensure you develop your graduate attributes and do independent research and a final year project on a topic that interests you.

The BA Combined Honours offers a high level of flexibility, for example:

• You do not have to commit to subjects until arrival;
• You can change your mind about subject combinations and modules during the first two weeks of teaching;
• You can study subjects equally or through major-minor routes;
• All subject combinations have the same entry grades.

The BA Combined Honours also offers opportunities to include a work placement year or study abroad year within your degree.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

Subjects you may study include: English Literature, Creative Writing, Applied Linguistics, French, Spanish, German, Classical Studies, Ancient History, Egyptology, Latin, Ancient Greek, Media, History, American Studies, Medieval Studies, Cymraeg, and Film and Visual Culture.

Studying BA Combined Honours will enable you to develop your independence, adaptability, and confidence.

Graduating with a degree in BA Combined Honours will demonstrate that you have developed high-level research and organisational skills, as well as confidence in synthesising information from a wide range of subjects and sources.

Your employment options will be enhanced by your ability to demonstrate knowledge in more than one subject, your academic agility and proficiency in ‘big-picture’ thinking.

Intended Start Date

Sept 24

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Description

The BA (Hons) Sport, Media and Culture degree at Swansea University will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an academic interrogation of sports through an arts and humanities lens, rather than through a more traditional sports science route, and will help you to prepare for a career in sports communication across a variety of sectors and specialisms.

This programme aims to provide students with an insight into the way that sport, sporting culture and sports journalism has shaped the socio-cultural life of contemporary Britain and other cultures across the world and how sport has developed a significant socio-economic influence across society.

It will enable you to develop the critical understanding, and professional knowledge of the sports media, marketing and communications industry, along with the opportunity to develop the essential communication, production and digital skills needed to enter the ever expanding, fast changing sports media environment.

Excellent on-site media facilities, first class sporting facilities on campus and the surrounding region combine with a network of broadcast and media industry partners to provide a comprehensive work-related and work-based learning programme. This course is designed to enable you to apply the knowledge gained from the degree curriculum in real-world settings and gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for further study or future employment and provide you with a contemporary foundation on which you can build your career.

 

Topics Likely To Be Covered

You will study concepts such as fandom, sports ethics, sports public relations, sports journalism and digital storytelling and gain an understanding of how digital media has transformed how we consume sport. Although taught within a sports framework, the programme will develop academic and practical skills that can applied to any sector, but crucially, it will provide you with a detailed understanding of the rapidly changing sports communication mediascape.

The teaching of the whole programmes is grounded in contemporary academic theory, ranging from media practice (videography, podcasts, sports commentary and journalism) to an interrogation of more abstract constructs such as sports celebrity, fan culture and sports ethics.

Students will then apply these theories in practice, and by the end of their studies, you will have developed a rich portfolio of work and authentic experiences including sports promotional campaigns, podcasts, news stories and other multi-media content that can serve as live CV to enhance your employability.

Additionally, in the third year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an extended internship within a sports communication environment that will further enhance your employability within the sports sector as writers, promotional specialists and sports content creators.

Intended Start Date

Sept 23

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Description

Combining Business Management with Modern Languages and cultures gives your degree a global focus.

We work with industry bodies and potential employers to ensure the Business Management (Modern Languages) degree is relevant in a rapidly changing business environment, to enable you to develop skills and knowledge that are highly prized by employers and prepare you for a global career with business expertise and language skills.

You do not have to have studied a modern foreign language at A level, although we look for aptitude and commitment to language study.

You will learn both individually and in groups, through a mixture of practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, workshops, and language classes with access to virtual language laboratories, and Simulated Learning Environments. You will also have the opportunity to meet exchange students at weekly language cafés to chat in the languages that you are studying.

By the end of the degree, you will be ready to embark on your journey as a global citizen, with the potential to enter a substantial number of different roles across a wide spectrum of industries and public services.

This course is accredited by the CMI (Chartered Management Institute). You will have the opportunity to subscribe to CMI membership in your final year which will give you a Level 5 certificate in management from the CMI as well as Foundation Chartered Manager Status.

Opportunities for further study at Master and Research level are also available.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

You will develop your skills in the principles and practice of business management by studying modules such as:

• Key Skills for Business
• The Global Context of Organisation
• Managing in the Digital Age

Language taster sessions are offered in year one to allow you to try out a range of languages before committing to one language from a choice of Mandarin, French, German, or Spanish. You will also gain an insight into the cultures of the language you are studying.

You will have the option of studying a year abroad which will further enhance your language skills and broaden your understanding of the business culture of your host country.

Alternatively, you can undertake a Year in Industry, with a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with business thinkers and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace.

With the support of our Employability team, you can decide on your preferred placement route during your first year of study.

Intended Start Date

Sept 24 / Jan 25

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Description

The Digital Technology degree covers the creation and use of digital data and systems, and their impact on societies around the world. Its broad scope enables students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the digital world, and how digital systems are made and used creatively, productively, and safely.

Throughout the three-year programme, students will encounter topics that will expand their appreciation of the societal, cultural, economic, and political impacts of Digital Technology. They will be able to utilise a set of industry standard tools to plan, develop and produce digital products ranging from marketing campaigns to computer games.

By the end of the degree, students will be digitally capable, allowing them to enter a substantial number of different digital-based roles across a wide spectrum of industries and public services.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

This course covers a broad variety of topics exploring the use and implications of Digital Technology, as well as core Computer Science and Software Engineering. These include but are not limited to:

• Computational Thinking
• Animation
• Programming
• Games Development
• Media Creation
• Security
• Big Data
• Digital Communication
• History of Digital Technology
• Societal Impacts
• Implications of Digital Technology

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

Financial Technology, or FinTech, is an ever-evolving sector in the finance industry. By leveraging new disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data, FinTech is challenging traditional methods in delivering financial services. This growing industry employs almost as many people as the entire financial industry in London (FinTech job report 2021).

Our BSc Finance (FinTech) programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the FinTech landscape. The course offers an in-depth curriculum on coding and data analytics, coupled with a strong foundation in financial and industry knowledge. Graduates of the programme will have highly sought-after skills that can be applied in a range of industries around the world:

• Financial Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Wealth Management or Investment Advisor (Digital Assets)
• Banking Professional
• Asset / Fund Manager
• Risk Manager
• Fintech Product Manager
• Business Development Manager in FinTech
• Compliance Manager in FinTech

No A-level in Business, Economics, Maths or Accounting/Finance is required.

 

 

Topics Likely To Be Covered

Students in the BSc Finance (FinTech) programme will gain a solid understanding of finance and the financial industry, alongside specialist knowledge of the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. They will develop analytical and quantitative skills, as well as a proficiency in coding, data analysis and management and algorithmic trading, which are essential for working in fast changing finance sector. In addition, they will learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and other disruptive technologies that are transforming the financial industry. Graduates of this programme will be well-equipped to address complex financial problems using technology and will be highly sought after by employers in the financial services sector.

You can undertake a Year in Industry, with a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with business thinkers and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace. Alternatively, you can also enhance your employability with the option of studying a year abroad.

With the support of our Employability team, you can decide on your preferred placement route during your first year of study.

Opportunities for further study in this area at Masters and Research level are also available.

Intended Start Date

Sept 24 / Jan 25

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Description

Our BSc Finance (Sustainability) programme is designed for students who want to take on the pressing challenge of climate change and contribute to a more sustainable future. Our programme prepares you to be at the forefront of the sustainability revolution that is transforming the finance industry.

Sustainability reporting and investing is rapidly gaining traction across all industries, particularly in the investment management field. By joining our programme, you will develop a solid foundation in finance and gain the specialised skills needed for sustainability reporting and investment. You will also learn about the regulatory frameworks and other critical issues surrounding sustainability. With our BSc Finance (Sustainability) programme, you will be well-positioned to pursue a career in the fast-growing fields of sustainability reporting and sustainable investing. Anticipated career outcomes range from:

• Sustainable fund manager
• Asset manager
• Finance consultant
• Banking / Investment professional
• Environmental project manager
• Corporate sustainability manager

No A-level in Business, Economics, Maths or Accounting/Finance is required.

 

Topics Likely To Be Covered

Students will develop analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills to assess and address financial and sustainability-related issues in real-world contexts. Topics likely to be covered in this programme include Corporate Governance and Ethics; Environmental and Resource Economics; Sustainable Reporting; Sustainable Investing; Programming for Finance and Data Analysis and Visualisation.

You can undertake a Year in Industry, with a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with business thinkers and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace. Alternatively, you can also enhance your employability with the option of studying a year abroad.

With the support of our Employability team, you can decide on your preferred placement route during your first year of study.

Opportunities for further study in this area at Masters and Research level are also available.

Intended Start Date

Sept 24 / Jan 25

Please complete the form below so that we can send you more information about this degree programme when it becomes available e.g. modules, fees, start date etc.