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3 Year Full Time
UCAS Code
QX33
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Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2025 £ 9,535
4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
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ABB-BBC
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Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2025 £ 9,535
4 Year Full Time With a Year in Industry
UCAS Code
QX3I
Mode of Study
Campus Based
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ABB-BBC
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Singleton Park Campus
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Sep 2025 £ 9,535
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Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2025 £ 18,400
4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
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Sep 2025 £ 18,400
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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.

Modules

3 Year Full Time

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
The sound system of EnglishSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE121
Mythbusters: beliefs and truths about languageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE122
Grammar and MeaningJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE100
Language Teaching MethodologyJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE108
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select 20 credits from below. Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.

Compulsory Module Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123 Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select a further 20 credits from below. Please note you may not exceed 60 credits in any one teaching block.

Compulsory Selective Modules  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Creative Writing: Fiction GenresSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-117
Beginners French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF101
Intermediate French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF160A
Beginners German 1September-January (TB1)20MLG108
Beginners Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS130
Intermediate Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS160A
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
Introduction to American Literature and CultureJanuary-June (TB2)20AM-113
Approaches to Gender in English LiteratureJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-112
Literature and Society in Medieval Europe.January-June (TB2)20EN-113
Creative Writing: Styles of FictionJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-118
Italian for StartersJanuary-June (TB2)20MLI133

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Language Teaching in ContextSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE200
Optional Modules

Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select a minimum of 4 further 20 credit modules from English Language. You can also take all 6 modules from English Language. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks. • ALE225 is subject to interview prior to module selection. • ALE202 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English. • ALE226 has the prerequisites of ALE100 Grammar and Meaning and ALE123 Language in Mind. • ALE250 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English.

Compulsory Modules - Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
SociolinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE202ALE121 must have been completed in year 1
Second Language Vocabulary StudiesSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE233
Child Language and LiteracySeptember-January (TB1)20ALE250
Discourse AnalysisJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE218
Teaching Practice (CELTA) BJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE225Subject to interview. Cannot be selected with ALE204
Psycholinguistics of BilingualismJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE226
Research Methods and Tools for Applied LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE227
World EnglishesJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE231
AND

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • You may select up to 20 credits from outside Applied Linguistics. • You do not have to choose any modules from outside Applied Linguistics. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks.

Optional Module Choices 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Introduction to Writing PoetrySeptember-January (TB1)20EN-232
Introduction to Writing FictionSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-234
Exploring the Bloody Chamber: Medieval to PostmodernSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-237
Introduction to Writing DramaJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-236
Contentious ShakespeareJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-242
Medieval EncountersJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-266
Writing a Short FilmJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-270

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Issues in current ELTSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE308
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 100 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students selecting the dissertation should choose one module in Teaching block 1 and two modules in teaching block 2. Students not pursuing a dissertation should select two modules in teaching block 1 and three modules in teaching block 2. ALE325 has a prerequisite of ALE227 Research Methods and Tools. ALE316 has a prerequisite of ALE218 Discourse Analysis.

Compulsory Modules - Selective  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Second Language AcquisitionSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE306
Media LinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE316To take this module you must have taken ALE218 Discourse Analysis at Year 2
Language Policy and PlanningSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE322
Applied Linguistics DissertationSeptember-June (TB1+2)40ALE325ALE227 must have been completed at year 2
Forensic LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE321
StylisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE323Students taking this course should be aware that the module will draw on aspects taught in ALE218 Discourse Analysis (specifically pragmatics/SAT and CA). Any student wishing to take this module without having completed ALE218 will take responsibility for the required additional reading.
Language Technologies: Linguistics in the AI eraJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE324This module is compulsory on the BSc Applied Linguistics and English Language, and available as an optional module for BA students. Students considering taking this module are advised that the content of this module involves some technical and interdisciplinary aspects.

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
The sound system of EnglishSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE121
Mythbusters: beliefs and truths about languageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE122
Grammar and MeaningJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE100
Language Teaching MethodologyJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE108
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select 20 credits from below. Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.

Compulsory Module Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123 Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select a further 20 credits from below. Please note you may not exceed 60 credits in any one teaching block.

Compulsory Selective Modules  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Creative Writing: Fiction GenresSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-117
Beginners French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF101
Intermediate French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF160A
Beginners German 1September-January (TB1)20MLG108
Beginners Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS130
Intermediate Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS160A
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
Introduction to American Literature and CultureJanuary-June (TB2)20AM-113
Approaches to Gender in English LiteratureJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-112
Literature and Society in Medieval Europe.January-June (TB2)20EN-113
Creative Writing: Styles of FictionJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-118
Italian for StartersJanuary-June (TB2)20MLI133

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Language Teaching in ContextSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE200
Optional Modules

Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select a minimum of 4 further 20 credit modules from English Language. You can also take all 6 modules from English Language. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks. • ALE225 is subject to interview prior to module selection. • ALE202 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English. • ALE226 has the prerequisites of ALE100 Grammar and Meaning and ALE123 Language in Mind. • ALE250 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English.

Compulsory Modules - Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
SociolinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE202ALE121 must have been completed in year 1
Second Language Vocabulary StudiesSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE233
Child Language and LiteracySeptember-January (TB1)20ALE250
Discourse AnalysisJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE218
Teaching Practice (CELTA) BJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE225Subject to interview. Cannot be selected with ALE204
Psycholinguistics of BilingualismJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE226
Research Methods and Tools for Applied LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE227
World EnglishesJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE231
AND

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • You may select up to 20 credits from outside Applied Linguistics. • You do not have to choose any modules from outside Applied Linguistics. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks.

Optional Module Choices 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Introduction to Writing PoetrySeptember-January (TB1)20EN-232
Introduction to Writing FictionSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-234
Exploring the Bloody Chamber: Medieval to PostmodernSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-237
Introduction to Writing DramaJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-236
Contentious ShakespeareJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-242
Medieval EncountersJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-266
Writing a Short FilmJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-270

Year 3 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and to experience different cultures, and depending on the country, have the opportunity to learn different languages

 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Study Abroad (Applied Linguistics)September-June (TB1+2)120ALE-R00

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Issues in current ELTSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE308
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 100 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students selecting the dissertation should choose one module in Teaching block 1 and two modules in teaching block 2. Students not pursuing a dissertation should select two modules in teaching block 1 and three modules in teaching block 2. ALE325 has a prerequisite of ALE227 Research Methods and Tools. ALE316 has a prerequisite of ALE218 Discourse Analysis.

Compulsory Modules - Selective  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Second Language AcquisitionSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE306
Media LinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE316To take this module you must have taken ALE218 Discourse Analysis at Year 2
Language Policy and PlanningSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE322
Applied Linguistics DissertationSeptember-June (TB1+2)40ALE325ALE227 must have been completed at year 2
Forensic LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE321
StylisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE323Students taking this course should be aware that the module will draw on aspects taught in ALE218 Discourse Analysis (specifically pragmatics/SAT and CA). Any student wishing to take this module without having completed ALE218 will take responsibility for the required additional reading.
Language Technologies: Linguistics in the AI eraJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE324This module is compulsory on the BSc Applied Linguistics and English Language, and available as an optional module for BA students. Students considering taking this module are advised that the content of this module involves some technical and interdisciplinary aspects.

4 Year Full Time With a Year in Industry

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
The sound system of EnglishSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE121
Mythbusters: beliefs and truths about languageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE122
Grammar and MeaningJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE100
Language Teaching MethodologyJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE108
Employability Skills for Culture and CommunicationJanuary-June (TB2)0CC-N150
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select 20 credits from below. Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.

Compulsory Module Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123 Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You must select a further 20 credits from below. Please note you may not exceed 60 credits in any one teaching block.

Compulsory Selective Modules  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
A History of the English LanguageSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE116
Creative Writing: Fiction GenresSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-117
Beginners French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF101
Intermediate French 1September-January (TB1)20MLF160A
Beginners German 1September-January (TB1)20MLG108
Beginners Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS130
Intermediate Spanish 1September-January (TB1)20MLS160A
Language in MindJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE123Please note that ALE123 is a prerequisite for ALE226 Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism.
Introduction to American Literature and CultureJanuary-June (TB2)20AM-113
Approaches to Gender in English LiteratureJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-112
Literature and Society in Medieval Europe.January-June (TB2)20EN-113
Creative Writing: Styles of FictionJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-118
Italian for StartersJanuary-June (TB2)20MLI133

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Language Teaching in ContextSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE200
Optional Modules

Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select a minimum of 4 further 20 credit modules from English Language. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks. • ALE204 and ALE225 are subject to interview prior to module selection. • You cannot take both ALE204 and ALE225. • ALE202 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English. • ALE226 has the prerequisites of ALE100 Grammar and Meaning and ALE123 Language in Mind. • ALE250 has a prerequisite of ALE121 Sound System of English.

Compulsory Modules - Selective 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
SociolinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE202ALE121 must have been completed in year 1
Second Language Vocabulary StudiesSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE233
Child Language and LiteracySeptember-January (TB1)20ALE250
Discourse AnalysisJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE218
Teaching Practice (CELTA) BJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE225Subject to interview. Cannot be selected with ALE204
Psycholinguistics of BilingualismJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE226
Research Methods and Tools for Applied LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE227
World EnglishesJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE231
AND

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • You may select up to 20 credits from outside Applied Linguistics. • You do not have to choose any modules from outside Applied Linguistics. • Modules should be equally split across the teaching blocks.

Optional Module Choices 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Introduction to Writing PoetrySeptember-January (TB1)20EN-232
Introduction to Writing FictionSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-234
Exploring the Bloody Chamber: Medieval to PostmodernSeptember-January (TB1)20EN-237
Introduction to Writing DramaJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-236
Contentious ShakespeareJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-242
Medieval EncountersJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-266
Writing a Short FilmJanuary-June (TB2)20EN-270

Year 3 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

Year in Industry 
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Year in Industry - School of Culture and CommunicationAcademic Year120CC-S00

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule Code
Issues in current ELTSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE308
Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 100 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students selecting the dissertation should choose one module in Teaching block 1 and two modules in teaching block 2. Students not pursuing a dissertation should select two modules in teaching block 1 and three modules in teaching block 2. ALE325 has a prerequisite of ALE227 Research Methods and Tools. ALE316 has a prerequisite of ALE218 Discourse Analysis.

Compulsory Modules - Selective  
Module NameModule DurationCreditsModule CodeGuidance
Second Language AcquisitionSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE306
Media LinguisticsSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE316To take this module you must have taken ALE218 Discourse Analysis at Year 2
Language Policy and PlanningSeptember-January (TB1)20ALE322
Applied Linguistics DissertationSeptember-June (TB1+2)40ALE325ALE227 must have been completed at year 2
Forensic LinguisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE321
StylisticsJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE323Students taking this course should be aware that the module will draw on aspects taught in ALE218 Discourse Analysis (specifically pragmatics/SAT and CA). Any student wishing to take this module without having completed ALE218 will take responsibility for the required additional reading.
Language Technologies: Linguistics in the AI eraJanuary-June (TB2)20ALE324This module is compulsory on the BSc Applied Linguistics and English Language, and available as an optional module for BA students. Students considering taking this module are advised that the content of this module involves some technical and interdisciplinary aspects.

Entry Requirements

International students should refer to our country specific pages.

A level (or equivalent) typical offer

ABB-BBC

BTEC

DDM-DMM

UK Access

in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3

T Levels

Merit

Mixed Qualifications

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications

International Baccalaureate

32 points

How You're Taught

We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Apart from a small number of online-only courses, most of our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students.

Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations. We also operate virtual labs and Simulated Learning Environments which will facilitate greater access to training opportunities in the future. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching. 

Online learning may take place ‘live’ using software such as Zoom, allowing you to interact with the lecturer and other students and to ask questions. Lecture recordings also allow for more flexibility to revisit material, to revise for assessments and to enhance learning outside of the classroom. Some modules have extra resources in Canvas, such as videos, slides and quizzes enabling further flexible study.  

 

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

No Provision

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. If you would like to let us know that you are interested in pursuing an element of your course through the medium of Welsh, please email astudio@abertawe.ac.uk to indicate your interest along with your year of entry and we will do our best to see what is possible.

Whilst this course does not offer academic content delivered in Welsh, the University can provide you with the following, and Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
  • Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

Meet Your Lecturers

Our degrees are taught by experts, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to our students.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff pages.

Tuition Fees

3 Year Full Time

Start Date UK International
September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500
September 2025 £ 9,535 £ 18,400

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

Start Date UK International
September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500
September 2025 £ 9,535 £ 18,400

4 Year Full Time With a Year in Industry

Start Date UK International
September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500
September 2025 £ 9,535 £ 18,400

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

  • Travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

We care about our students and our aim is to ensure that you achieve the best degree classification. We have a personal mentoring system where you will be allocated a personal tutor. We also have an “open door” policy where our academic teachers are available to talk to you at any time about any queries or academic concerns you may have.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.

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