Modern Languages and English Literature, BA (Hons)

Discover the stories, voices, and cultures that shape our world. In a multilingual world, understanding how language and literature shape identity, politics, and culture has never been more vital. Our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree invites you to explore the power of words, across centuries, continents, and languages, while gaining the skills and fluency to communicate confidently in an ever more interconnected and interdependent world. This dynamic, interdisciplinary degree combines the richness of studying literature in English with the intellectual and cultural depth of a modern language. This unique combination of literary study with language practice, allows you to open doors to careers within and beyond the UK, from translation and cultural heritage to international organisations, museums, and cultural industries and beyond. The flexibility of language broadens your employability horizons, enabling you to work confidently with global partners and institutions and to communicate across borders comfortably. Whilst the literature part of the degree complements these pathways by deepening your analytical abilities and nurturing the empathetic and cultural insight essential for you to contribute meaningfully to an interconnected and evolving global society.

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.

International students: £20,150 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £20,150 per year

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