TESOL and English Language with a Year Abroad

Swansea University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time with time abroad 4 Years English languageTeaching

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBC

UCAS Points

128 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

English Language and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree covers everything you need to know to be able to teach English as a foreign language.

Teaching English is a great way to see the world and will give you a passport to teach in all kinds of environments.

During your four-year degree you’ll learn about theory and practice, language teaching methodology, vocabulary, grammar and meaning, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition and discourse analysis.

As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk

Why English Language and TESOL at Swansea? Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, English Language and TESOL at Swansea is highly rated by students and employers.

English at Swansea University is ranked:

  • 11th in the UK for Research Impact (REF2021)

  • Top 20 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

    In year 2, you have the option of taking the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), a professional qualification for teachers of English as a foreign language.

    You will have the opportunity to develop programming skills through computer-assisted language learning materials and receive training in research methods including reporting and analysis of data.

    Your English Language and TESOL Experience Throughout your degree you will have a personal tutor 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 either USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or 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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 128 - 112 points
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time with time abroad
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swansea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English language, Teaching
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000