Modern Languages and English Literature, BA (Hons), with industry placement

The BA in Modern Languages and English Literature with a Year in Industry at Swansea University is a dynamic programme that fosters transferable skills valued by employers, unlocking diverse career pathways. Students explore French, German, or Spanish alongside centuries of English literature, engaging with global communities through topics spanning Renaissance writings, Gothic fiction, 19th-century literature, modernity, contemporary works, gender, culture, creative writing, cinema, translation, and language teaching. Located on the picturesque Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula, the programme benefits from top rankings: Modern Languages is 1st in the UK for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025) and learning opportunities (NSS 2024), while English Literature ranks 11th for research impact (REF 2021), top 25 for student satisfaction and experience (Complete University Guide and Times Good University Guide 2025), and achieves 97% graduate employment or further study rate (HESA 2023).Delivered by internationally acclaimed writers, linguists, and translators specializing in film, gender studies, literature, theatre, and translation, the course includes a year in industry in the UK or overseas (subject to visa restrictions), with paid placements averaging £20,000+ encouraged. Students receive comprehensive support for securing opportunities, though responsibility lies with them; unsuccessful placements lead to transfer to the standard degree.