Modern Languages and English Literature, BA (Hons)

The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry at Swansea University offers an engaging and rigorous curriculum that fosters transferable skills valued by employers, unlocking diverse career pathways. Students explore French, German, or Spanish alongside centuries of English literature, fostering global connections and access to international opportunities. Course topics span national and global literatures—from Renaissance writings and Gothic fiction to 19th-century works, modernity, contemporary narratives, gender, culture, creative writing, language, history, cinema, translation, and teaching—delivered on the picturesque Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula.Modern Languages at Swansea ranks 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025) and Learning Opportunities (NSS 2024), 2nd for Teaching and Student Voice (NSS 2024), and 5th overall (Guardian 2025). English Literature excels with 11th place for Research Impact (REF 2021), top 25 rankings for student satisfaction, experience, and teaching quality (Complete University Guide and Times Good University Guide 2025), and top 101-150 worldwide (QS 2024). Notably, 97% of graduates are employed, in further study, or engaged in other activities 15 months post-graduation (HESA 2023). Instruction comes from renowned writers, linguists, and translators specializing in film, gender studies, literature, theatre, and translation.