BA (Hons) Welsh for Beginners at Bangor University

A four-year BA with an integrated foundation year for beginners and near-beginners in Welsh, leading to the same qualification as the three-year BA Welsh degree. The foundation year gives intensive Welsh lessons in speaking, listening, reading and writing alongside an introduction to Welsh history, literature and culture. Teaching is delivered by tutors from the Welsh for Adults Centre, with Welsh-medium teaching increasing as skills develop.

Department: Welsh and Celtic Studies  |  Duration: 4 years (including integrated foundation year); full-time or part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The foundation year consists of intensive language courses, after which students progress into the BA Welsh degree, studying Welsh language and literature from medieval to contemporary works, Welsh in wider international contexts, and vocational modules with Welsh-language work experience. Teaching is by lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops; assessment is by examinations, essays, reports, presentations and book reviews. Optional placement year and international experience year are available.

Career pathways

Graduates work in local and national government in Wales, education and teaching (a PGCE may be required), the Welsh Language Commissioner's office, the Senedd, media and broadcasting (BBC Cymru, S4C, Radio Cymru), publishing, theatre, museums and heritage. Typical roles include bilingual administrator, civil service administrator, editor, events co-ordinator, journalist, translator, teacher, researcher, scriptwriter and public relations officer.

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