TESOL and English Language BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Studying English Language and TESOL gives you the opportunity to explore how language works and how societies communicate, alongside teaching English to speakers of other languages – both in theory and practice.This four-year degree with a Year Abroad opens up a range of exciting career possibilities – teaching English is a great way to see the world and will give you a passport to teach in all kinds of environments.Our graduates in English Language and TESOL have entered a wide range of ...Read more

Studying English Language and TESOL gives you the opportunity to explore how language works and how societies communicate, alongside teaching English to speakers of other languages – both in theory and practice.This four-year degree with a Year Abroad opens up a range of exciting career possibilities – teaching English is a great way to see the world and will give you a passport to teach in all kinds of environments.Our graduates in English Language and TESOL have entered a wide range of careers including education, teaching English as a foreign language, business, journalism, media and public relations, law, and speech and language therapy.Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will study language teaching methodology, vocabulary, grammar and meaning, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition and discourse analysis.You can also develop programming skills through computer-assisted language learning materials and receive training in research methods including reporting and analysis of data. You will have the option to obtain an internationally recognised, professional teaching qualification (Cambridge CELTA) to further enhance your career prospects, and in year three, you will also have the opportunity to spend a year working on an industry placement, improving your student experience and career potential.English Language at Swansea is ranked:
• 1st in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023*)
• Ranked 11th in UK for Research Impact (REF2021)
• Top 101-150 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023) * Based on the average positivity score across questions 5 to 9 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/english-language-tesol-applied-linguistics/ba-english-language-tesol

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Education
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
English Language
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Language graduate salary
£18,000
Teacher Training
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
What students say
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lai yiu
06 Dec 23

There are so many societies for students to join. There are also many organizations that support students,like the campus life. Therefore, students can have fruitful life in..Read more

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06 Dec 23

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Access to Humanities Course

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.

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Popular A-level subjects

English Language

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
62%
History
34%
English Language & Literature
24%
English Language
20%
Psychology
17%
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lai yiu
06 Dec 23
English Language BA (Hons)
There are so many societies for students to join. There are also many organizations that support students,like the campus life. Therefore, students can have fruitful life in...
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Hannah
06 Dec 23
English Language BA (Hons)
Friendly environment and safe...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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