BA (Hons) Modern Languages at Swansea University

Programme overview

The BA Modern Languages allows study of up to two principal languages from French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish at varying levels, alongside pathways in cultural studies, education and translation. Introductory modules are also available in Catalan, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Portuguese, and beginners can reach advanced proficiency (C1) in a first language.

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 options include Cultural Perspectives in Modern Languages and Foundations of Language: Words, Structure and Context, together with a pair of language modules at beginner or intermediate level in French, German or Spanish.

Career pathways

Graduates enter education, translation and interpreting, journalism, media and public relations, government, politics and humanitarian organisations, business and commerce, and public services.

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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: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications (112-128 for the Year Abroad route). 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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