English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Swansea University

English Language at Swansea University is ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023). This exciting four-year BA degree gives you the opportunity to explore how language works and how societies communicate. You will cover topics including how language is used in everyday communication, how language has developed over time, the effect of dialect and accent on identity, and the challenge of learning or teaching new languages. You will also have the option to study modules in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and to obtain an internationally recognised, professional teaching qualification (Cambridge CELTA) to further enhance your career prospects. In year three, you will also have the opportunity to study abroad, further improving your student experience and career potential. You can choose to study in places like Hong Kong, China, Singapore or North America.

To complement your studies, you will have the opportunity to join a range of clubs and societies, including our English and Creative Writing Society. Our graduates gain employment in sectors including education, marketing, journalism, law, and social media, while some choose to teach abroad, using qualifications which they achieved during the degree course. Please visit our course page for more information:

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