Course summary

Put your fascination with the past to good use by studying Modern Languages and History at Swansea University. You’ll build the skills valued by employers across a range of sectors, while exploring the human condition from the Middle Ages to the present. History and Modern Languages explores history through subjects including women’s history and gender, modern British social history and the history of religion, health and medicine, stretching from the Middle Ages to the Modern era. You will also study the rich diversity of your chosen language (French, German, or Spanish), as well as modules in cultural studies, film, history, translation and language teaching. Studying this degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you to develop skills which are highly valued by employers. Modern Languages at Swansea is 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025). History is Top 25 for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025). Studying Modern Languages and History develops skills in critical thought, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and information gathering and analysis. Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of sectors including: • Education • Media and Public Relations • Heritage and Museums • Business and Management • Law and Public Services