Learn more about studying Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting as an international student.
What Swansea University says about their program:
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting is a programme offered at Swansea University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.
Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Swansea University, Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.
Students enrolled on Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting benefit from the wider learning environment at Swansea University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.
2) or equivalent.
Undergraduate
IELTS 6.0
Postgraduate
IELTS 6.5
Merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants, awarded through separate regional streams for Africa, China, and Rest of the World. Provides a tuition-fee discount of up to GBP 5,000 in the first year of study, with a further GBP 2,000 available in Year 2 for undergraduate GBP 5,000 awardees who achieve a 70% average. Explicitly aimed at "overseas students" who demonstrate academic excellence or the potential for it; applicants must hold an offer to study at Swansea University and be classed as international. Applications for September 2026 entry close at 12:00 BST on 14 August 2026.
An automatic tuition-fee bursary for new, self-funding international students domiciled in Nepal who enrol on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Swansea University. Worth GBP 6,000 in the first year of study and GBP 2,000 in each subsequent year. Awarded automatically to eligible applicants domiciled in Nepal, with no separate application needed, confirming it is targeted exclusively at this group of international students.
An automatic tuition-fee bursary for new, self-funding international students domiciled in Sri Lanka who enrol on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Swansea University. Worth GBP 6,000 in the first year of study and GBP 2,000 in each subsequent year. Awarded automatically to eligible applicants domiciled in Sri Lanka, with no separate application needed, confirming eligibility is restricted to this group of international students.
An automatic tuition-fee bursary for new, self-funding international students enrolling on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Swansea, worth GBP 4,000 in the first year and GBP 2,000 in each subsequent year. Open only to students domiciled in a defined list of non-UK countries, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Awarded automatically to eligible international applicants with no separate scholarship application required.
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Swansea University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Swansea University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £712 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £499 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £137 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £31 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £67 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £127 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | £20 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £8 |
| Gym membership | £26 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).
Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Swansea University.