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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
English Literature | Literature
Area of study
Humanities
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
2023-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Swansea University's English Language and Literature program combines language analysis and literature study, developing critical thinking, communication, and research skills. Students explore language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and literature from various periods and cultures, preparing them for careers in education, marketing, social media, and more. The program offers opportunities for CELTA certification and study abroad, fostering global perspectives and professional development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:


Overview:

The English Language and Literature program at Swansea University combines the study of English language analysis and language use across different contexts with the study of literature from various periods and cultures. The program develops transferable skills in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and research methods. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors, including education, marketing, social media, project administration, and more.


Objectives:

  • Develop understanding of the complex and fascinating relationships between literature, politics, and history.
  • Gain proficiency in language analysis, sociolinguistics, and the study of dialects.
  • Enhance critical reading and writing skills.
  • Develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, and research.
  • Prepare for a range of career opportunities in diverse sectors.

Program Description:

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • How language is acquired and used.
  • The sound system of English.
  • How societies communicate.
  • Over a thousand years of literature, from Beowulf to the present day.
  • National and global literature.
  • Renaissance literature.
  • Gothic and genre fiction.
  • 19th century literature.
  • Modernity and contemporary fiction.
  • Gender and culture.
  • Creative and professional writing.
  • Students have the option to take the internationally recognized Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) during their second year. They can also opt for a semester abroad in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore.

Outline:


Content and Structure:

The program consists of a three-year full-time study plan. Students choose 120 credits from core and optional modules each year, with modules split across teaching blocks. In the second year, students can choose to take the CELTA qualification or study abroad.


Course Schedule:


Year 1:

  • Core modules: The sound system of English, grammar and meaning.
  • Optional modules: Mythbusters: beliefs and truths about language.
  • English Literature modules: Monsters, theories, transformations, English essentials, the stage play world.

Year 2:

  • Core modules: Language teaching in context, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, teaching practice (CELTA) A or B.
  • English Literature modules: Debating texts: theory in literature, revolution of the word: modernism, exploring the bloody chamber: medieval to postmodern.

Year 3:

  • Core modules: Second language acquisition, issues in current ELT, language in the media, language policy and planning.
  • English Literature modules: Dissertation (optional), research methods and tools for applied linguistics.

Assessment:


Methods:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module and may include:

  • Essays.
  • Exams.
  • Presentations.
  • Research projects.
  • Portfolios.

Criteria:

Assessments are based on criteria such as:

  • Clarity of writing and presentation.
  • Critical thinking and analysis.
  • Research skills.
  • Originality and creativity.

Teaching:


Methods:

Teaching methods include:

  • Lectures.
  • Seminars.
  • Workshops.
  • Tutorials.
  • Online learning.
  • Blended learning.

Faculty:

The program is taught by experienced and established writers whose work has been widely published, broadcast, and performed. Academic staff are internationally recognized for their research.


Unique Approaches:

  • Students can take the internationally recognized CELTA qualification.
  • Opportunities for study abroad in various countries.
  • Involvement with projects with the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Theatre Wales.
  • A personal tutor provides support and guidance.
  • The English Student Society organizes literary, social, and cultural events.

Careers:


Career Paths:

Graduates pursue careers in a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Education.
  • Marketing.
  • Social Media.
  • Project Administration.
  • Writing and Editing.
  • Publishing.
  • Journalism.
  • Public Relations.
  • Business.
  • Law.
  • Further study.
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