English Language and TESOL, BA (Hons)

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Course Overview

English Language and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree covers everything you need to know to be able to teach English as a foreign language.

Teaching English is a great way to see the world and will give you a passport to teach in all kinds of environments.

During your three-year degree you’ll learn about theory and practice, language teaching methodology, vocabulary, grammar and meaning, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition and discourse analysis.

Why English Language and TESOL at Swansea?

Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, English Language and TESOL at Swansea is highly rated by students and employers.

English at Swansea University 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)

In year 2, you have the option of taking the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a professional qualification for teachers of English as a foreign language.

You will have the opportunity to develop programming skills through computer-assisted language learning materials and receive training in research methods including reporting and analysis of data.

Your English Language and TESOL Experience

Throughout your degree you will have a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.

During the second year of your degree, to enhance your student experience and career prospects, you have the option to study a semester abroad in either USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.

If you prefer to stay closer to home there are plenty of other opportunities, The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) and Santander Universities Funded Placements.

The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) provides a network for linking students with employers, ranging from employer talks and workshops through to student led networking events.

English Language and TESOL Employment Opportunities

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

  • Education and teaching
  • Marketing and social media
  • Project administration
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Business
  • Law
  • Speech Therapy

Modules

In year one, you will cover a foundation in linguistics, explore popular myths and truths about language and how it is represented in the mind. You will also learn about language teaching methodologies.

In year 2, you have the option of taking the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a professional qualification for teachers of English as a foreign language.

In year 3, you can undertake an independent research project in an area of specialism supported by academic staff. Some of our students’ work is showcased at our annual conference and published in international journals.

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