








Available for Clearing 2025
The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry at Swansea University is an exciting and challenging course, which opens a range of career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills that employers value.
You will study French, German or Spanish and centuries of English Literature, helping you to become part of a global community and opening doors to a wide range of careers.
As well as studying your language of choice, course content stretches from national and global literatures including Renaissance writings, Gothic and g...
The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry at Swansea University is an exciting and challenging course, which opens a range of career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills that employers value.<br/><br/>You will study French, German or Spanish and centuries of English Literature, helping you to become part of a global community and opening doors to a wide range of careers.<br/><br/>As well as studying your language of choice, course content stretches from national and global literatures including Renaissance writings, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century literature, modernity and contemporary fiction, gender and culture, creative and professional writing to language, culture, history, cinema, literature fiction, translation and language teaching.<br/><br/>Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula;<br/><br/>Modern Languages at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/>• 1st for Learning Opportunities (NSS 2024) (a)<br/>• 2nd for Teaching (NSS 2024) (b)<br/>• 2nd for Student Voice (NSS 2024) (c)<br/>• 5th in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2025)<br/><br/>*a - Based on the average positivity score across questions 5 to 9 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/>*b - Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/>*c - Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/><br/>English Literature at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• Ranked 11th in UK for Research Impact (REF 2021) <br/>• Top 25 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/>• Top 25 in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/>• Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br/>• Top 101-150 in the World (QS World Rankings 2024), and<br/>• 97% of graduates are in employment &/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)<br/><br/>Our lecturers and professors are internationally recognised writers, linguists, and translators whose work has been widely published, broadcast and performed. You will learn from research experts who specialise in subjects such as film, gender studies, literature, theatre studies and translation.
Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.
With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn't the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she's got a big personality! Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.
As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from le...
Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.<br/><br/>With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn't the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she's got a big personality! Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.<br/><br/>As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.<br/><br/>With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.<br/><br/>Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
R9Q3
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
A GCSE at minimum grade C (4) in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to one full A-Level of the same grade.
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