Course summary
English Literature is one of the most diverse, stimulating and challenging disciplines we offer and studying this four-year BA with a Foundation Year cultivates sensitivity towards language and opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers. The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap. After progression from the foundation year, you will have the chance to explore over a thousand years of literature, from Beowulf to the present day. Our course covers national and global literature including Renaissance literature, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century literature and contemporary fiction. Other topics include gender and culture, creative and professional writing. You will have the chance to spend a semester studying in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore, further improving your student experience and career prospects. Why English Literature with a Foundation Year at Swansea? English at Swansea is ranked:
- 11th in the UK for Research Impact (REF2021)
- Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)
- Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Modules
Typically, in your first year ( foundation year - Year 0) you will explore what it means to be human – studying a range of humanities and social science topics to prepare you for the degree itself. When you move on to the degree, your early studies will introduce you to English Literature, as well as writing styles and genres. Typically your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. Examples of modules from recent years have included: • Monsters, Theories, Transformations • English Essentials • The Stage Play World Typically your second and third years will comprise modules from a large range of subject areas. Examples of modules in recent years have included: • Contentious Shakespeare • Revolution of the Word: Modernism • Welsh Gothic / Gothic Wales Your final year will also include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-literature-creative-writing/ba-english-literature-foundation-year/
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 • Original Writing Throughout your undergraduate English Literature degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-literature-creative-writing/ba-english-literature/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
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:
- Q302
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
International applicants should refer to The College, Swansea University http://www.swansea.ac.uk/the-college/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 - 80 points
A level - CDD - DDD
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement.
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
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
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP