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Key Course Details

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: R901
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): BBB
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020	£ 9,000
Sep 2021	£ 9,000

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: R901
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): BBB
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020	£ 9,000
Sep 2021	£ 16,950

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: R901
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: BBB - More Information
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020	£ 16,450
Sep 2021	£ 16,950

It's not too late to start studying with us this September/October. See our clearing pages for more information.

Course Overview

On our new Modern Languages degree with a year abroad, you can study one, two or three languages, helping you to become part of a global community and opening doors to a wide range of careers.

As well as developing your language skills in French, German or Spanish, you will also study culture, education and translation via our dedicated and unique pathways.

You will also spend a year abroad, either on a paid work placement or studying in one of our partner institutions – an exciting and valuable opportunity, which will further boost your student experience and your employment prospects.

Why Modern Languages at Swansea?

Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula:

You will be taught by research experts who specialize in film, gender studies, medieval and early modern literature, theatre studies and translation
You will have an academic mentor who will provide you with any support you may need
You can meet exchange students at weekly language cafés to chat in the languages you are studying
You have the option to study some modules in Welsh

Spanish ranked in the Top 15 for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2019
German ranked 4th for graduate prospects - The Times Good University Guide 2020 and Complete University Guide 2020
German ranked 15th in the UK overall - Complete Unhiversity Guide 2020
French ranked 8th for graduatre prospects - The Times Good University Guide 2020

Your Modern Languages Experience

You can study French, German and Spanish from beginners’ level or post-A level (or equivalent).

You will have intensive language tuition and study pathway modules relating to various aspects of society, culture, education and translation and interpreting.

The centrepiece of the degree is the third year spent abroad. You can choose to work as a paid British Council language assistant in France, Germany or Spain (recommended for all on the Education pathway), or study at a partner university, enabling you to spend one semester in one country and one in another.

You can also take paid work placements or work as a volunteer on approved programmes, and there are opportunities in Latin America for students of Spanish.

Modern Languages Employment Opportunities

91% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015).

This degree can open doors to exciting career oportuniites in the UK and internationally.

Our graduates have careers in:

education
translation and interpreting
journalism, media and public relations
government, politics and humanitarian organisation
business and commerce
public services

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Modules

Module summary required

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40credits of language modules at the appropriate level (one language, 20cr in teach teaching block) Choose English Medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF101	TB1	20	French for Beginners I
MLF101W	TB1	20	Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I
MLF160A	TB1	20	French Language 1A
MLF160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1A
MLG108	TB1	20	German for Beginners I
MLG160A	TB1	20	German Language 1A
MLS130	TB1	20	Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W	TB1	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLF102	TB2	20	French for Beginners II
MLF102W	TB2	20	Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II
MLF160B	TB2	20	French Language 1B
MLF160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1B
MLG109	TB2	20	German for Beginners II
MLG160B	TB2	20	German Language 1B
MLS131	TB2	20	Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W	TB2	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160B	TB2	20	Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

CULTURE MODULES

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 20 credits of Culture Modules from below

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ML-100A	TB1	10	Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions A
ML-100B	TB2	10	Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions B

AND

COMPULSORY MODULES

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select these three modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLT101	TB1	20	Grammar and Meaning in Translation and Interpreting
ML-150	TB2	20	Modern Languages - Introduction to Language Teaching
MLT100	TB2	20	Concepts in Translation and Interpreting

TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 80 credits of language modules at the appropriate level (two languages, 40cr in each teaching block) Choose English medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate. YOU MUST NOT select two languages at beginners level.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF101	TB1	20	French for Beginners I
MLF101W	TB1	20	Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I
MLF160A	TB1	20	French Language 1A
MLF160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1A
MLG108	TB1	20	German for Beginners I
MLG160A	TB1	20	German Language 1A
MLS130	TB1	20	Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W	TB1	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLF102	TB2	20	French for Beginners II
MLF102W	TB2	20	Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II
MLF160B	TB2	20	French Language 1B
MLF160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1B
MLG109	TB2	20	German for Beginners II
MLG160B	TB2	20	German Language 1B
MLS131	TB2	20	Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W	TB2	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160B	TB2	20	Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

CULTURE MODULES

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select both Culture Modules from below

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ML-100A	TB1	10	Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions A
ML-100B	TB2	10	Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions B

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ML-150	TB2	20	Modern Languages - Introduction to Language Teaching
MLT100	TB2	20	Concepts in Translation and Interpreting

THREE LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 80 credits of language modules, two languages, 40 credits in teach teaching block. Choose English medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF160A	TB1	20	French Language 1A
MLF160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1A
MLG160A	TB1	20	German Language 1A
MLS160A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLF160B	TB2	20	French Language 1B
MLF160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 1B
MLG160B	TB2	20	German Language 1B
MLS160B	TB2	20	Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW	TB2	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

BEGINNERS LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF101	TB1	20	French for Beginners I
MLG108	TB1	20	German for Beginners I
MLS130	TB1	20	Spanish for Beginners I
MLF102	TB2	20	French for Beginners II
MLG109	TB2	20	German for Beginners II
MLS131	TB2	20	Spanish for Beginners II

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40credits of language modules at the appropriate level (one language, 20cr in teach teaching block) Choose English Medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF260A	TB1	20	French Language 2A
MLF260AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 2A
MLF270A	TB1	20	Intermediate French Language 2A
MLG260A	TB1	20	German Language 2A
MLG270A	TB1	20	Intermediate German Language 2A
MLI260A	TB1	20	Italian Language 2A
MLI270A	TB1	20	Intermediate Italian Language 2A
MLS260A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS270A	TB1	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLF210	TB2	10	French Translation Workshop 2
MLF210W	TB2	10	Gweithdy Cyfieithu
MLF260B	TB2	10	French Language 2B
MLF260BW	TB2	10	Iaith Ffrangeg 2B
MLF270B	TB2	20	Intermediate French Language 2B
MLG210	TB2	10	German Translation Workshop 2
MLG260B	TB2	10	German Language 2B
MLG270B	TB2	20	Intermediate German Language 2B
MLI210	TB2	10	Translation Workshop (Italian/English)
MLI260B	TB2	10	Italian Language 2B
MLI270B	TB2	20	Intermediate Italian Language 2B
MLS210	TB2	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B	TB2	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS270B	TB2	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	TB2	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B

AND

CULTURE MODULES

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 20 credits of the appropriate language specific module. You must select the same language that you have chosen in the boxes above.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF220	TB1	20	Paris
MLG208	TB1	20	Improving your German with Poetry
MLS208	TB1	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLG202	TB2	20	Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you select MLT201 you MUST also select MLT202 HIH282 is for students studying German and / or Italian. ML-250 (available for French / German/ Spanish is placement based - DBS required)

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLT201	TB1	10	Introduction to the Theory of Translation
HIH282	TB2	20	Rebuilding Western Europe: Cultures and Societies, 1945-1975
ML-250	TB2	20	Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2
MLT202	TB2	10	Computer-Assisted Translation
MLT207	TB2	20	Dialogue Interpreting

TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF260A	TB1	20	French Language 2A
MLF260AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 2A
MLF270A	TB1	20	Intermediate French Language 2A
MLG260A	TB1	20	German Language 2A
MLG270A	TB1	20	Intermediate German Language 2A
MLI260A	TB1	20	Italian Language 2A
MLI270A	TB1	20	Intermediate Italian Language 2A
MLS260A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS270A	TB1	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLF210	TB2	10	French Translation Workshop 2
MLF210W	TB2	10	Gweithdy Cyfieithu
MLF260B	TB2	10	French Language 2B
MLF260BW	TB2	10	Iaith Ffrangeg 2B
MLF270B	TB2	20	Intermediate French Language 2B
MLG210	TB2	10	German Translation Workshop 2
MLG260B	TB2	10	German Language 2B
MLG270B	TB2	20	Intermediate German Language 2B
MLI210	TB2	10	Translation Workshop (Italian/English)
MLI260B	TB2	10	Italian Language 2B
MLI270B	TB2	20	Intermediate Italian Language 2B
MLS210	TB2	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B	TB2	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS270B	TB2	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	TB2	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B

AND

CULTURE MODULES

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select at least 20cr of the appropriate language specific modules. Select from one or both of the languages you have chosen above in English or Welsh medium.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF220	TB1	20	Paris
MLG208	TB1	20	Improving your German with Poetry
MLS208	TB1	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLG202	TB2	20	Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you have opted to pursue culture modules in only 1 of your chosen languages, select 20cr from this box to make up your 120cr for the year. If you select MLT201 you must also take MLT202. If you select MLT201 you MUST also select MLT202 HIH282 is for students studying German and / or Italian. ML-250 (available for French / German/ Spanish is placement based - DBS required)

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLT201	TB1	10	Introduction to the Theory of Translation
HIH282	TB2	20	Rebuilding Western Europe: Cultures and Societies, 1945-1975
ML-250	TB2	20	Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2
MLT202	TB2	10	Computer-Assisted Translation
MLT207	TB2	20	Dialogue Interpreting

THREE LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 80 credits of language modules, two languages, 40 credits in teach teaching block. Choose English medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF260A	TB1	20	French Language 2A
MLF260AW	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 2A
MLG260A	TB1	20	German Language 2A
MLI260A	TB1	20	Italian Language 2A
MLS260A	TB1	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLF210	TB2	10	French Translation Workshop 2
MLF210W	TB2	10	Gweithdy Cyfieithu
MLF260B	TB2	10	French Language 2B
MLF260BW	TB2	10	Iaith Ffrangeg 2B
MLG210	TB2	10	German Translation Workshop 2
MLG260B	TB2	10	German Language 2B
MLI210	TB2	10	Translation Workshop (Italian/English)
MLI260B	TB2	10	Italian Language 2B
MLS210	TB2	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B	TB2	10	Spanish Language 2B

AND

BEGINNERS LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 20 credits of beginners language modules.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
MLG109	TB2	20	German for Beginners II
MLI112	TB2	20	Italian for Beginners II

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 20 credits. If you select a MLT201 you must also select MLT202. If you select MLT201 you MUST also select MLT202 HIH282 is for students studying German and / or Italian. ML-250 (available for French / German/ Spanish is placement based - DBS required)

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF220	TB1	20	Paris
MLG208	TB1	20	Improving your German with Poetry
MLS208	TB1	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLT201	TB1	10	Introduction to the Theory of Translation
HIH282	TB2	20	Rebuilding Western Europe: Cultures and Societies, 1945-1975
ML-250	TB2	20	Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2
MLG202	TB2	20	Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City
MLT202	TB2	10	Computer-Assisted Translation
MLT207	TB2	20	Dialogue Interpreting

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ML-R00	TB1+2	120	Year Abroad (Languages/Translation)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40credits of language modules at the appropriate level (one language, 20cr in teach teaching block) Choose English Medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF313	TB1	20	French Language 3A
MLF313W	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 3A
MLG313	TB1	20	German Language 3A
MLI313	TB1	20	Italian Language 3A
MLS313	TB1	20	Spanish Language 3A
MLS313W	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 3A
MLF300	TB2	10	French for Professional Purposes 3
MLF300W	TB2	10	Ffrangeg at Ddibenion Proffesiynol 3
MLF330B	TB2	10	French General Language 3B
MLF330BW	TB2	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3B
MLG301B	TB2	10	German General Language 3B
MLG350	TB2	10	German for Professional Purposes 3
MLI301B	TB2	10	Italian General Language 3B
MLI302	TB2	10	Italian for Professional Purposes 3
MLS300B	TB2	10	Spanish General Language 3B
MLS300BW	TB2	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B
MLS304	TB2	10	Spanish for Professional Purposes 3

AND

CULTURE MODULES

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select at least 20cr of the appropriate language specific modules in either English or Welsh medium as appropriate.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF325	TB1	20	France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark Years
MLF325W	TB1	20	Ffrainc a'r Ail Ryfel Byd: Hanes yr Oesoedd Tywyll
MLG308	TB1	20	Improving your German with Poetry
MLS307	TB1	20	Hispanic Identities
MLS307W	TB1	20	Hunaniaethau Sbaeneg eu hiaith
MLF305	TB2	20	Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema
MLG302	TB2	20	Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Minimum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you wish to take a dissertation select 40 credits in either English or Welsh medium (ML-320 & ML-321 OR ML-320W & ML-321W .

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
ML-320	TB1	20	Modern Languages Dissertation Preparation
ML-320W	TB1	20	Paratoi Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd Modern
MLT330	TB1	20	Interpreting - Local Government Option
ML-308	TB2	20	Modern Languages Classroom Practice
ML-321	TB2	20	Modern Languages Dissertation
ML-321W	TB2	20	Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd Modern
ML-322	TB2	20	From Page to Screen: Adapting the European Classics

TWO or THREE LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES

Choose Maximum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : TWO language students Select 80 credits of language modules at the appropriate level (two languages, 40cr in each teaching block) Choose English medium or Welsh medium modules as appropriate. YOU MUST NOT select two languages at beginners level. THREE LANGUAGE STUDENTS take 60 credits, 20 credits of LANGUAGE modules in each language.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF313	TB1	20	French Language 3A
MLF313W	TB1	20	Iaith Ffrangeg 3A
MLG313	TB1	20	German Language 3A
MLI313	TB1	20	Italian Language 3A
MLS313	TB1	20	Spanish Language 3A
MLS313W	TB1	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 3A
MLF300	TB2	10	French for Professional Purposes 3
MLF300W	TB2	10	Ffrangeg at Ddibenion Proffesiynol 3
MLF330B	TB2	10	French General Language 3B
MLF330BW	TB2	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3B
MLG301B	TB2	10	German General Language 3B
MLG350	TB2	10	German for Professional Purposes 3
MLI301B	TB2	10	Italian General Language 3B
MLI302	TB2	10	Italian for Professional Purposes 3
MLS300B	TB2	10	Spanish General Language 3B
MLS300BW	TB2	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B
MLS304	TB2	10	Spanish for Professional Purposes 3

AND

DISSERTATION

Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you wish to write a dissertation select 40 credits of dissertation modules in either English or Welsh medium as appropriate. If you do not wish to write a dissertation select from the box below

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
ML-320	TB1	20	Modern Languages Dissertation Preparation
ML-320W	TB1	20	Paratoi Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd Modern
ML-321	TB2	20	Modern Languages Dissertation
ML-321W	TB2	20	Traethawd Hir Ieithoedd Modern

AND

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you do not wish to write a dissertation select 40cr from this box.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLF325	TB1	20	France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark Years
MLF325W	TB1	20	Ffrainc a'r Ail Ryfel Byd: Hanes yr Oesoedd Tywyll
MLG308	TB1	20	Improving your German with Poetry
MLS307	TB1	20	Hispanic Identities
MLS307W	TB1	20	Hunaniaethau Sbaeneg eu hiaith
MLT330	TB1	20	Interpreting - Local Government Option
ML-322	TB2	20	From Page to Screen: Adapting the European Classics
MLF300	TB2	10	French for Professional Purposes 3
MLF300W	TB2	10	Ffrangeg at Ddibenion Proffesiynol 3
MLF305	TB2	20	Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema
MLG302	TB2	20	Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City
MLG350	TB2	10	German for Professional Purposes 3
MLI302	TB2	10	Italian for Professional Purposes 3
MLS304	TB2	10	Spanish for Professional Purposes 3

Entry Requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Here are the requirements for International students.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

How You're Taught

Covid 19 Update-Please see the 'Covid Update for Learning and Teaching' expander below.

In the first year of study, you will be taught through a mix of lectures and tutorials. Language classes have between 6-15 people in a group. For pathway modules, these numbers will be higher. You will be assessed via written coursework, essay and examination. Depending on your module selection, you will have 12-15 contact hours per week. We recommend that you carry out one hour of independent learning or revision per contact hour – this can include participation in our language cafés, watching films in the target language at the Taliesin Cinema, or completing homework assignments set by your tutors.

In the second year, you will learn through guided seminars and group-work exercises. Assessment will be varied and include coursework, essays, group presentations and examinations.

In the final year, in addition to your taught language classes and optional pathway modules, you will also have the opportunity to research a dissertation on the topic of your choice: currently, our staff are supporting students’ dissertations on topics as diverse as the art of subtitling Monty Python’s The Holy Grail, the popularity of veganism in Germany, and the link between Barcelona FC and Catalan identity.

Key skills:

Self-Management (attending classes, meeting deadlines, preparing for seminars, dissertation)

Teamwork (group presentations, group seminars, projects)

Customer awareness (study abroad, internships, work placements, student experience)

Problem solving (essay writing, research, examinations)

Communication and literacy (essays, examinations, presentations, project work, dissertation)

Numeracy skills (data analysis, statistics, graphs, datasets)

Information technology (Blackboard, essays, examinations, presentations, social media)

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 9,000	£ 9,000	£ 16,450
September 2021	£ 9,000	£ 16,950	£ 16,950

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

We have made some changes to the way that we teach this year, with more activities taking place online than usual.

The University calendar runs in teaching blocks. Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, you will be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some of your teaching will be delivered online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be ‘live’ with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

Your face-to-face, on campus sessions will be a mixture of:

Programme study groups and workshops

Subject seminars

Study skills workshops

Induction and orientation events

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

Your online learning and teaching may include:

Live streamed lectures

Module seminars, workshops and tutorials

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Student and staff community events

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

Self-directed learning will be:

Organised Study Materials

Self-guided study activities

Preparatory and further reading

Recorded lectures

Formative tests and quizzes

Self-study in library

Self-study in PC Labs

Design Group Meetings

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