English Language and Literature, BA (Hons), with study abroad

This programme explores the interplay between English Language and Literature, analysing diverse texts from Beowulf to contemporary works. Students examine literary contexts, historical influences, and themes like politics, gender, and culture through modules such as TESOL, creative writing, and gothic literature. Set in Swansea, with its rich heritage as Dylan Thomas's birthplace, the course offers opportunities to engage with the Dylan Thomas Centre and events supporting career transitions. Options include studying abroad in places like Hong Kong or Canada at no extra tuition fees, while enjoying access to beaches and a vibrant city. Ranked in the UK top 25 for student satisfaction in English Literature and 7th for English Language (Complete University Guide 2024), graduates pursue careers in education, marketing, and more.The first year features compulsory modules on English phonetics and grammar, with later years offering optional topics like language teaching, drama writing, and Welsh Gothic, culminating in an independent dissertation. Assessment varies, including essays, presentations, group work, and reflective evaluations, fostering strong research and communication skills. For detailed information, visit the course page.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • The sound system of English • Grammar and Meaning Your second and third years will comprise entirely optional modules from an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Language Teaching in Context • Introduction to Writing Drama • Computer-Assisted Language Learning • Welsh Gothic/Gothic Wales • The Swansea University International Dylan Thomas Prize Module Your final year will include an optional 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-literature-creative-writing/ba-english-language-english-literature/