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Modern Languages at Swansea University - UCAS

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Open days

8Nov
Undergraduate On-Campus Open Day at Swansea University - Singleton Park Campus and Bay Campus - 8 November 2025
Undergraduate

Course summary

With the BA Modern Languages, you can tailor your linguistic journey with a variety of languages on offer. You can study up to two principal languages, to varying levels of competence, which include French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. In addition to your principal language modules, our unique pathways enable you to choose from modules in cultural studies, education, and translation. You may also expand your range of languages by taking introductory modules in Catalan, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Portuguese (Catalan and Portuguese offered on a rolling basis). Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to pick modules from any of these pathways, enabling you to mould your learning experience to suit your own interests and aspirations. French, German and Spanish can be studied at the following levels, and in the following combinations:

  • If you have an A-level or equivalent qualification/experience in two of these languages, you can continue to study both languages with us at an advanced level.
  • If you have an A-level or equivalent qualification/experience in one of these languages, you can either concentrate exclusively on that language or learn another language, simultaneously, via our dedicated beginner language pathways.
If you do not have a language A-level, and may or may not have a language GCSE, you can concentrate on one beginner’s language (French, German or Spanish) for the duration of your degree. You may also take a second beginner language (French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish) during the second year of your degree. This will enable you to graduate with advanced proficiency (C1) in your first language, and intermediate-advanced proficiency (B2-C1) in your second language.

Modules

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions A • Introduction to Culture and Linguistic Traditions B. Your second and third years will comprise entirely optional modules from a large range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Translation Workshop (German/English) • French for Professional Purposes • Translation Workshop (Spanish into English) • Simulated Translation Bureau. Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project.

Assessment method

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Presentations • Group Work • Oral Examinations Throughout your undergraduate Modern Languages degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For a full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
R903
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A GCSE at minimum grade C (4) in a​ modern foreign language is preferable but not essential. All language applications will be considered on merit.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Modern Languages at Swansea University - UCAS