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English Language and Applied Linguistics at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate

English Language and Applied Linguistics

Course summary

This degree course allows students to scrutinise the structures and sounds of English, examine the internal processes underlying language production and comprehension, and investigate the causes and effects of language choice. You will be equipped to conduct language analysis in diverse critical contexts including health care communication, human-machine intelligence, educational reform, language-related policy making, forensic analysis, diagnosing and managing communication disorders, social media communication and across multilingual communities.Through the course you will gain training and experience working with practitioners and industry partners and will benefit from on campus resources including our eye-tracker suite and language labs. Lingusitics is ranked 1st in the UK for Learning Opportunities and English Language at Swansea is ranked 5th in the UK for Teaching (Nss 2023). Graduates enter careers in sectors including speech and language therapy, health care, education and teaching. Outside of your studies you can get involved in campus life by joining a wide range of clubs and societies including the Applied Linguistics Society, which holds monthly events, guest lectures and publishes its annual Swansea University Applied Linguistics Journal. This course can also be studied as a four-year degree with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry. Please view our course page to find out more: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/bsc-applied-linguistics-english-language/

Modules

Your first year of study includes a mixture of compulsory and optional 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: • Language in Mind • Grammar and Meaning • Mythbusters: belief and truths about language Your second and third years are made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Child Language and Literacy • Language Policy and Planning • Forensic Linguistics • Language Technologies: Linguistics in the AI era • Sociolinguistics Your final year will include a compulsory 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-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/bsc-applied-linguistics-english-language/

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 Applied Linguistics and English Language 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-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/bsc-applied-linguistics-english-language/or get in touch with us at [email protected]


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
Q100
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


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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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/
English Language and Applied Linguistics at Swansea University - UCAS