English Literature with Gender, BA (Hons), with study abroad

If you are interested in studying literature themes from the early-Medieval period to the present day, while also developing your knowledge of critical theory and the diversity of approaches to literature alongside examining the representation of gender in culture and society and you would like to spend a year abroad then this is the degree for you. Our English Literature with Gender degree programme offers you the opportunity to:• Consider how portrayals of gender reflect, challenge or perpetuate cultural values and ideologies.• Study modules in Gender and Culture with specialist researchers and lecturers.• Study abroad in Australia, Europe or the USA in your third year.Swansea is the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, widely regarded by many literary scholars as one of the Twentieth Century's most influential lyrical poets, and amongst the finest as such of all time.97% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduating according to the latest DLHE 2015 figures. Our Employability Officer supports our students with information and advice which is backed up by the University’s Careers Service and Work Placement Team. All students have access to events, workshops and employer talks, including an annual conference for students in June to support final year students with the transition into the world of work.Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating. With 15,921 students and 2,510 staff, Swansea's multicultural campus community provides a global perspective and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. We are proud of the variety and quality of the teaching that we offer to undergraduates and post graduates which is informed by our and research, much of it world-leading. Please visit our course page for more information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/artsandhumanities/english-literature/ba-englishgender-qhl3/We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.