English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

English Language explores how language works and how societies communicate. Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.

Almost 98% of English Language Single and Joint Honours Graduates from Swansea University are in work and/or further study six months after graduation (97.4% - HESA Performance Indicator sourced from the DLHE 2013/14) and our English Language degree will put you in a great position to succeed in a variety of careers.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

English at Swansea is ranked 2nd for graduate prospects in The Guardian Good University Guide 2016.

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

• Education and teaching
• Marketing and social media
• Project administration

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.