English Language and Applied Linguistics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This four-year BSc in Applied Linguistics and English Language equips students to examine English structures, language production, comprehension, and the effects of language choices. It prepares graduates for diverse fields such as healthcare communication, AI, education, policy-making, forensic analysis, and multilingual communities. Students gain practical skills through collaborations with industry partners, access to on-campus resources like eye-tracking suites and language labs, and a dedicated year in industry. Ranked first in the UK for learning opportunities and fifth for teaching (NSS 2023), the program leads to careers in speech therapy, healthcare, and education, with options for extracurricular activities and a year abroad.The curriculum features compulsory modules in the first three years, including Language in Mind, Grammar and Meaning, and Sociolinguistics, alongside optional ones like Child Language and Literacy or Forensic Linguistics. Assessment includes a mix of examinations, essays, presentations, group work, and oral exams, fostering strong research and communication skills. A final-year independent dissertation is required. For details, visit the course page.

Your first year of study includes a mixture of compulsory and optional modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Language in Mind • Grammar and Meaning • Mythbusters: belief and truths about language Your second and third years are made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Child Language and Literacy • Language Policy and Planning • Forensic Linguistics • Language Technologies: Linguistics in the AI era • Sociolinguistics Your final year will include a compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/bsc-applied-linguistics-english-language/