English Literature and Welsh (a pathway for Second Language students) with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Wales has a rich lyric tradition and Swansea is the birthplace of Dylan Thomas. So come to Swansea University to explore English Literature and Welsh.

The course ranges from the poetry of protest, story-tellers, Welsh playwriting and the legal status of the Welsh language to national and global literatures, Renaissance literature, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century literature, contemporary fiction, gender and culture as well as creative and professional writing.

You will also study the Welsh language past and present, working in two languages, translation and multiculturalism. You have the chance to explore centuries of Welsh literature, from the 14th century poet Dafydd a Gwilym to the contemporary verse of Mererid Hopwood.

You can also get involved with projects with the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Theatre Wales.

YOUR ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WELSH (A PATHWAY FOR SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS) EXPERIENCE

We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your course to your interests. These could be Gothic and genre fiction, gender and culture, renaissance literature, national and global literatures, modernity and contemporary writing, 19th century literature, creative and professional writing, how language works, Welsh literature from the 14th century to the present day, Welsh playwriting, protest poetry, story-tellers or the legal status of the Welsh language.

You can get involved with projects with the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Theatre Wales. We have a strong, campus-based community and our English organises a range of literary, social and cultural events.

You will also have an academic mentor for any pastoral or academic support you need and work placements to further boost your career prospects.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WELSH (A PATHWAY FOR SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

• education
• marketing
• media
• politics
• language planning
• business
• youth work
• translation
• administration
• public services