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Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry 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.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 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.Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower PeninsulaModern Languages at Swansea is ranked:
• 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)
• 1st for Learning Opportunities (NSS 2024) (A)
• 2nd for Teaching (NSS 2024) (B)
• 2nd for Student Voice (NSS 2024) (C)
• 5th in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2025)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.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.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.English Literature at Swansea is ranked:
• Ranked 11th in UK for Research Impact (REF 2021)
• Top 25 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
• Top 25 in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)
• Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)
• Top 101-150 in the World (QS World Rankings 2024), and
• 97% of graduates are in employment &/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)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.This programme also gives you the chance to spend a year in industry. The Year in Industry can be spent in the UK or overseas (overseas locations are dependent on VISA restrictions per country), giving valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid placements, which on average have a salary of £20,000+. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis. Although securing a placement is the responsibility of the student, we work with several organisations who provide a range of opportunities. Students are supported throughout the application journey with advice, guidance and resources. If you are unable to secure a placement by the end of the second year of study, you will transfer onto the equivalent degree programme.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    36th out of 89 11

    6th out of 24 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    122 59%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    43rd

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    27th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    118 57%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.56 89%

    1st

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