English Literature and Welsh (a Pathway for First Language students) BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of English Literature and Welsh (a Pathway for First Language students) BA (Hons) and other courses in literature in English at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £20000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £22500 | £15000 - £24500 | £19500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of literature in English
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23476 | £21348 | £25476 |
25-75 percentile range | £20374 - £26453 | £16405 - £26081 | £19162 - £31705 |
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Course Description
Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including:
• Cymraeg Proffesiynol 1
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:
• Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun Rhyngwladol
• Debating Texts: Theory in Literature
• Cynllunio Cynhyrchiad Aml-blatfform • Drama'r Gymraeg: Saunders Lewis a Gwenlyn Parry
• Writing for Radio and Screen
Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature and Welsh (a Pathway for First Language students) BA (Hons) at Swansea University
25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
20% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
0% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for literature in English
All literature in English courses of Swansea University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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