TESOL and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of TESOL and English Language with a Year Abroad 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Language courses of Swansea University
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 | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £21000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24500 | £15500 - £25000 | £19500 - £30000 |
All English Studies courses of Swansea University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26273 | £24295 | £27911 |
25-75 percentile range | £24550 - £28979 | £18662 - £27758 | £20116 - £32697 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
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 four-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 your third year will be spent as a Year Abroad, 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).
“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.
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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.
All English Language courses of Swansea University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English Language courses of Swansea University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of TESOL and English Language with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University
20% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Caring personal services |
15% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language
All English Language 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.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #39
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 29 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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023