English Literature and History with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
English Literature and History with a Year Abroad is a diverse and challenging course which ranges from medieval to modern times. Studying this four-year degree opens up a wide range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills which employers want. You also have the opportunity to spend a year studying in the USA or Europe, further boosting your career prospects.
You will have the chance to explore national and global literatures including Renaissance literature, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century and contemporary literature, creative and professional writing or medieval Europe, modern medicine or the Cold War.
Key highlights
- Spans literature and history from medieval to modern times
- Spend a year studying in the USA or Europe
- Modules include Renaissance literature, Gothic and genre fiction
- Options in creative and professional writing
- History topics include medieval Europe, modern medicine and the Cold War
- Develops transferable skills valued by employers
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128) or equivalent.
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32
- Welsh Baccalaureate — grade equivalent
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school teacher
- Journalist
- Editor
- Archivist
- Heritage officer
- Copywriter
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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