English Literature and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages, BA (Hons), with study abroad

This four-year BA in TESOL and English Literature at Swansea University explores over a thousand years of literature, from the Medieval period to the present, while addressing key themes like gender and culture. Students gain essential skills for teaching English as a second language, including methodology, grammar, psycholinguistics, and the CELTA qualification. The programme covers national and global literature, such as Renaissance, Gothic, 19th-century, and contemporary works, with options in creative and professional writing. The third year is spent studying abroad at a partner institution, enhancing cultural immersion.Modules include compulsory elements like Language Teaching Methodology and optional ones such as Teaching Practice and Debating Texts. Assessment features a mix of exams, essays, presentations, group work, and original writing, fostering strong research and communication skills. Graduates pursue careers in teaching, business, journalism, and more. Swansea's literary heritage, including its Dylan Thomas connections, enriches the experience, with rankings highlighting top student satisfaction and research impact.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Language Teaching Methodology • The sound system of English • Grammar and Meaning Your second and fourth years will comprise of a mix of compulsory and optional modules from a wide range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Teaching Practice (CELTA) • Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives • Debating Texts: Theories in Language • Dissertation In between these years, your third year of the programme will be spent studying abroad at a partner institution. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-tesol-english-literature