English Literature, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This four-year English Literature course at Swansea University explores over a thousand years of literature, from the Medieval period to the present, while addressing provocative questions on gender, culture, and more. It covers national and global works, including Renaissance, Gothic, 19th-century, and contemporary fiction, with options for creative and professional writing modules. As the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, the university maintains strong literary ties through annual prizes, research centers, and collaborations with institutions like the Dylan Thomas Centre. Set in a scenic location overlooking Swansea Bay, students benefit from a vibrant community, including the English Student Society, a year in industry, study abroad opportunities, and career support, preparing them for sectors such as education and marketing.The programme begins with compulsory first-year modules like Monsters, Theories, Transformations, followed by optional choices in later years, such as Contentious Shakespeare or Welsh Gothic. Assessment includes a mix of examinations, essays, presentations, group work, and original writing, developing strong research and analytical skills. Ranked in the top 20 in the UK, the course emphasizes practical experiences to enhance employability. For more details, visit the university's course page.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Monsters, Theories, Transformations • English Essentials • The Stage Play World Your second and third years will comprise entirely optional modules from a large range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Contentious Shakespeare • Revolution of the Word: Modernism • Introduction to Writing Poetry • Welsh Gothic / Gothic Wales 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