BA (Hons) English Literature and Spanish
COURSE OVERVIEW
English Literature and Spanish with a Year Abroad is an exciting and challenging course which opens up a range of career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills that employers want.
You will have the chance to explore national and global literatures including Renaissance writings, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century literature and contemporary fiction. Other topics include gender and culture, creative and professional writing.
You will also become a scholar of the rich language, history and culture of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The course covers contemporary Spanish politics, 20th and 21st century Spanish and Catalan literature as well as translation and teaching.
You can further enhance your career prospects by spending a year in a Spanish-speaking country.
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND SPANISH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Over 97% of our English Single and Joint Honours graduates are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2013/14).
Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:
- education
- marketing
- social media
- project administration
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.
COURSE OVERVIEW
English Literature and Spanish with a Year Abroad is an exciting and challenging course which opens up a range of career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills that employers want.
You will have the chance to explore national and global literatures including Renaissance writings, Gothic and genre fiction, 19th century literature and contemporary fiction. Other topics include gender and culture, creative and professional writing.
You will also become a scholar of the rich language, history and culture of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The course covers contemporary Spanish politics, 20th and 21st century Spanish and Catalan literature as well as translation and teaching.
You can further enhance your career prospects by spending a year in a Spanish-speaking country.
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND SPANISH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Over 97% of our English Single and Joint Honours graduates are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2013/14).
Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:
- education
- marketing
- social media
- project administration
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.
