Swansea University
TESOL and English Language BA (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of TESOL and English Language BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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
Median salary £22000 £21000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £24500 £15500 - £25000 £19500 - £30000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26273 £24295 £27911
25-75 percentile range £24550 - £28979 £18662 - £27758 £20116 - £32697

Course Description

Studying English Language and TESOL gives you the opportunity to explore how language works and how societies communicate, alongside teaching English to speakers of other languages – both in theory and practice. This three-year BA English Language and TESOL degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities – teaching English is a great way to see the world and will give you a passport to teach in all kinds of environments. Our graduates in English Language and TESOL have entered a wide range of careers including education, teaching English as a foreign language, business, journalism, media and public relations, law, and speech and language therapy. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will study language teaching methodology, vocabulary, grammar and meaning, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition and discourse analysis. You can also develop programming skills through computer-assisted language learning materials and receive training in research methods including reporting and analysis of data. You will have the option to obtain an internationally recognised, professional teaching qualification (Cambridge CELTA) to further enhance your career prospects and in year two, you will also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, in Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA, further improving your student experience and career potential. Teaching on the course is informed by our world-leading research – English Language and TESOL at Swansea is ranked 11th in the UK for Research Impact (REF2021) and top 10 in the UK for Teaching (NSS 2022). The degree is also available as a four-year course with a year abroad, studying in an overseas university (QX00).

“I thoroughly enjoyed the wide variety of modules on offer and received a high level of support from my lecturers. Since graduating I taught English in China and have also opened my own English school using the advice and training I received on my course.” English and TESOL graduate, Graham O'Donoghue

Please visit our course page for more information:

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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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of TESOL and English Language BA (Hons) at Swansea University

20% Legal professionals
15% Process, plant and machine operatives
15% Administrative occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: **• Presentations** **• Group Work ** **• Reflective evaluation** Throughout your undergraduate English Language and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac. uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-english-language-tesol/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study TESOL and English Language, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #3 
    • #39 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of Swansea University

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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Where is this programme taught

Singleton Park Campus
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