BA (Hons) Modern Languages and English Literature at Swansea University

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary joint degree combines the study of literature in English with a modern language (French, German or Spanish), exploring how language and literature shape identity, politics and culture across centuries and continents.

Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Theorising Gothic Texts and Discovering Literature, with language modules in French, German or Spanish at beginner or intermediate level.

Career pathways

Graduates enter education and research, marketing, government, NGOs and public services, social media, project administration, teaching, humanitarian work, and journalism, media and publishing. Further study at master's and research level is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer ABB-BBC. BTEC DDM-DMM. UK Access in Humanities or Social Sciences: minimum 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3. T Levels: Merit. Mixed qualifications: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications. International Baccalaureate: 32 points. GCSE grade C/4 in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,150 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition; international fees rise by 3% for each subsequent year of study Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry)

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