English Literature and Welsh (a pathway for First Language students) with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
25-SEP-23
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
COURSE OVERVIEW
Exploring English and Welsh literature, the Welsh language and multiculturalism on this three-year course opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills which employers want.
You will study how language works, how societies communicate and centuries of literature, from the 14th century Welsh poet Dafydd a Gwilym to the contemporary verse of Mererid Hopwood.
WHY ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WELSH (A PATHWAY FOR FIRST LANGUAGE STUDENTS) AT SWANSEA?
Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, English Literature at Swansea is ranked:
- English and Creative Writing is ranked Top 20 for Career Prospects in the Guardian University Guide
- 3rd in Wales in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2020.
- English Literature is also ranked 7th in the UK for research quality in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-2021).
Careers and Employability
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.
Application deadline
25 January
Tuition fees
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£ 15,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
Swansea University
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University League Table
42nd
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 8 2
30th out of 100 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 199131 71%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%3rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.17 83%5th
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Entry standards
/ Max 206130 63%34th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.01 80%37th
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