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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 genre ...
The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year Abroad 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.<br/><br/>This programme also gives you the chance to spend a year studying abroad. The Year Abroad offers you the opportunity of studying at one of our partner institutions in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Germany or Austria. Alternatively, you may choose to work as an English Foreign Language teacher through the British Council. For students of Spanish, there are additional opportunities available in Latin-America. Spending a year abroad, either on a paid work placement or studying in one of our partner institutions is an exciting and valuable opportunity which will further boost your student experience and employment prospects.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
R9QA
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
D:21,M:24
Minimum grade C (4) in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential. All language applications will be considered on merit.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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