English Language with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

English Language explores how language works and how societies communicate. Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers. Almost 98% of English Language Single and Joint Honours Graduates from Swansea University are in work and/or further study six months after graduation (97.4% - HESA Performance Indicator sourced from the DLHE 2013/14) and our English Language degree will put you in a great position to succeed in a variety of careers. Throughout your degree you will have an academic mentor 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 USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong and 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.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 MediaProject Administration

English Language and Literature