Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Discover the stories, voices, and cultures that shape our world.
In a multilingual world, understanding how language and literature shape identity, politics, and culture has never been more vital. Our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree invites you to explore the power of words, across centuries, continents, and languages, while gaining the skills and fluency to communicate confidently in an ever more interconnected and interdependent world.
This dynamic, interdisciplinary degree combines the richness of studying literature in English...
<strong>Discover the stories, voices, and cultures that shape our world.</strong><br/><br/>In a multilingual world, understanding how language and literature shape identity, politics, and culture has never been more vital. Our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree invites you to explore the power of words, across centuries, continents, and languages, while gaining the skills and fluency to communicate confidently in an ever more interconnected and interdependent world.<br/><br/>This dynamic, interdisciplinary degree combines the richness of studying literature in English with the intellectual and cultural depth of a modern language.<br/><br/>This unique combination of literary study with language practice, allows you to open doors to careers within and beyond the UK, from translation and cultural heritage to international organisations, museums, and cultural industries and beyond. The flexibility of language broadens your employability horizons, enabling you to work confidently with global partners and institutions and to communicate across borders comfortably.<br/><br/>Whilst the literature part of the degree complements these pathways by deepening your analytical abilities and nurturing the empathetic and cultural insight essential for you to contribute meaningfully to an interconnected and evolving global society.<br/><br/>This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
R9QA
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
D:21,M:24
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum grade C (4) in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential. All language applications will be considered on merit.
Extended Project
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.
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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