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UndergraduateBachelor of ArtsUCAS: R901

Modern Languages with a Year Abroad

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£21,150Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BA Modern Languages with a Year Abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On our Modern Languages degree with a Year Abroad, you can study up to two principal languages (selected from French, German, or Spanish), helping you to become part of a global community and opening doors to a wide range of careers. In addition to your principal language modules, via our dedicated and unique pathways, you will also choose from modules in cultural studies (covering literature, film, poetry and more), education (second language teaching and pedagogy in the primary and secondary classroom) and translation (both into and out of the target language and including documentary, in... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Intermediate French Language Skills
German Grammar and Communication
Spanish Contemporary Culture and Literature
Translation Theory and Practice
Second Language Pedagogy and Teaching Methods
European Cinema and Cultural Analysis
Advanced Language Proficiency and Fluency
Year Abroad Placement and Integration
UCAS Code:R901
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

International Baccalaureate

30 - 33 points

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.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,150

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£24,000£31,000
3 years£17,500£21,000£24,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£30,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Modern Languages with a Year Abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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