BA (Hons) Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) at Swansea University

Programme overview

A research-informed degree for students whose second language is Welsh, combining education studies (policy, teaching and learning, wellbeing, additional learning needs, equity, equality and diversity) with Welsh language, literature and culture, and support to improve Welsh language skills.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Education and Childhood Studies | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules include Gramadeg a Geirfa, Defnyddio'r Iaith, What is Teaching and Learning?, Being a Social Scientist and Philosophy and Theory in Education. Later options include Y Gweithle Dwyieithog, Additional Learning Needs, Cyfieithu, Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg and a dissertation or Extended Project.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to Initial Teacher Education programmes in primary or secondary education, master's degrees in education or childhood studies, or careers in education, youth work, social work, the third sector, social and educational research, local authorities, early years management and higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirement BBB-BCC (120 UCAS tariff points) or equivalent. Offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted or achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. Also accepted: International Baccalaureate 32; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (grade equivalent to A level); Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications; Extended Project. Applicants whose first language is not English: minimum IELTS 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad)

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