English Literature and Welsh (a pathway for Second Language students), BA (Hons), with study abroad

Wales boasts a vibrant literary heritage, making Swansea University an ideal place to study English Literature and Welsh. This four-year degree explores over a thousand years of literature, from the Medieval era to contemporary works, including Welsh traditions. Students examine provocative themes in gender, culture, and multiculturalism, while developing skills in the Welsh language, translation, and creative writing. The curriculum spans national and global texts, from protest poetry and Gothic genres to Renaissance literature, with options for professional writing modules. Taught by acclaimed writers and scholars, including winners of prestigious awards, the course benefits from Swansea's links to Dylan Thomas, offering opportunities through the Dylan Thomas Prize and related projects.Located on Swansea Bay near the Gower Peninsula, the university provides a inspiring environment with access to cultural events and student societies. Career support includes workshops, placements, and study abroad options in places like Hong Kong or Canada. English Literature ranks 25th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024), with 97% of graduates employed or in further study (HESA 2023). Celtic Studies excels, ranking 2nd for research quality and overall (various guides 2024). Scholarships, such as the Coleg Cymraeg award, are available.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Defnyddio'r Iaith • Defnyddio'r Iaith 2 In your second year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with your third year comprising entirely optional modules from a wide range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg • Fragments of Union: The Cultural Making and Breaking of Britain • Welsh Gothic / Gothic Wales • Reading/Writing Trauma • Cyfieithu 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-literature-welsh-second-language/