28Feb
UndergraduateCourse summary
Put your fascination with the past to good use by studying Modern Languages and History at Swansea University. You’ll build skills, valued across a range of sectors, while exploring the human condition across significant historical periods. Our Modern Languages and History programme explores subjects including women’s history and gender, as well as British social history and the history of Europe. You will also study the rich diversity of your chosen language (French, German, or Spanish), at a level suitable to your existing knowledge, as well as modules in cultural studies, film, history, and language teaching. Studying this degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you to develop skills such as communication, cultural awareness and analytical thinking, which are highly valued by employers. Our programme can be studied across three years, or you can extend your studies by a year to undertake a Year Abroad or Year in Industry. These additional options further enhance your student experience by giving you access to unique cultural insights and skill-based opportunities.
Modules
Your early studies will introduce you to the history of Medieval Europe, the Early Modern Era, as well as modern European and British history. These modules will be complemented by appropriate language modules – either advanced (post-A level) or at beginner’s level, as well as cultural modules relating to the French, German or Spanish, with further options in teaching and pedagogy, translation, or additional languages such as Catalan, Italian, and Portuguese. The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team.
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 and History degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- R9VI
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 128 - 112 points
A level - ABB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128) 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; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales- grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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/
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP