Modern Languages, BA, with industry placement

Swansea University's four-year BA in Modern Languages, with a Year in Industry, focuses on developing proficiency in French, German, or Spanish. Students spend a year abroad through paid placements or partner university studies, enhancing their skills and employability. The programme offers flexible modules in areas like film, gender studies, literature, theatre, and translation, supported by resources such as language labs and cafes. Ranked 6th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024) and with world-leading research (REF 2021), graduates gain transferable skills for careers in education, translation, journalism, government, business, and public services.The first year includes compulsory modules on cultural and linguistic traditions. Later years feature optional modules, such as translation workshops and professional language courses, culminating in an independent dissertation. Assessment methods vary, including exams, essays, presentations, group work, and oral exams, fostering research, analytical, and communication skills. For detailed programme information, visit the university's website.

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions A • Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions B 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: • Translation Workshop (German/English) • French for Professional Purposes • Translation Workshop (Spanish into English) • Simulated Translation Bureau 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/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages/