Cymraeg gyda Newyddiaduraeth (Welsh with Journalism) BA (Hons)
Bangor University
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This course will give you a solid academic grounding in Welsh (two thirds of the course) and the opportunity to study both practical and academic modules in journalism. You will acquire an understanding of fundamental aspects of journalism without closing the door on a career in one of the many fields where a degree in Welsh is desirable. With a combination of academic and professional-writing skills, possible careers include public relations, marketing, local government, broadcasting and ...Read more

This course will give you a solid academic grounding in Welsh (two thirds of the course) and the opportunity to study both practical and academic modules in journalism. You will acquire an understanding of fundamental aspects of journalism without closing the door on a career in one of the many fields where a degree in Welsh is desirable. With a combination of academic and professional-writing skills, possible careers include public relations, marketing, local government, broadcasting and journalism, publishing, teaching, arts and heritage sectors. BA Welsh with Journalism provides a solid academic foundation in Welsh (two thirds of your course) plus the opportunity to study practical and academic modules in journalism (a third of your course). You will learn about journalisms core requirements, without closing the door on the many other fields that require a degree in Welsh. For those with a combination of high level skills in academic and professional writing, potential careers include journalism, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, translation, local government, publishing, teaching, the arts and heritage. Welsh at Bangor is a living language of the present day rather than a relic of the past. Here you will have the opportunity to not only study and enjoy one of the most remarkable Celtic literatures in the world, but there will also be opportunities to pursue more practical modules that will prepare you for a career. This course will enable you to research independently, to practise original thinking, to get to know Welsh literature and culture in depth and to master the various registers of the language. If you so wish, you will have the opportunity to pursue your creative interests under the guidance of experienced writers and poets. You will also gain an awareness of the Welsh language in wider international contexts. Placement Year and International Experience Year Available

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15/101
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23rd
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68th
What students say
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Goizane
07 Feb 25

The best aspect is the student support. I feel that there is so many people in the university that I can contact if anything happens. The worst would be the high prices of the..Read more

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Caitlin
21 Jan 25

People are friendly...Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Gan gynnwys gradd B mewn Cymraeg (neu radd B mewn pwnc Celfyddydau neu Dyniaethau a astudir drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg - e.e. Ffrangeg, Almaeneg, Hanes, Daearyddiaeth, Astudiaethau Crefyddol). Ni dderbynnir Astudiaethau Cyffredinol a Sgiliau Allweddol.Including a grade B in Welsh (or a grade B in an Arts or Humanities subject studied through the medium of Welsh - e.g. French, German, History, Geography, Religious Studies). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

Isafswm o 5 Scottish Highers - efallai y bydd angen rhai graddau pwnc-benodol/Efallai y bydd angen Advanced Highers.Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

Gellir ystyried cymwysterau Lefel 3 ar y cyd â chymhwyster arall yn y Gymraeg (e.e. Safon Uwch, IB Uwch).Level 3 qualifications can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh (e.g. A-level, IB Higher).

Cwrs mynediad gydag elfen o Gymraeg. Pasio yn ofynnol.Access course with Welsh elements. Pass required.

Gall y pwyntiau gynnwys Project Estynedig (EPQ) perthnasol ond rhaid iddynt gynnwys o leiaf 2 lefel A llawn, neu gyfwerth. Cysylltwch â ni i gael rhagor o wybodaeth.Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.

Pasio yn ofynnol. Gan gynnwys gradd H5 mewn Cymraeg.Pass required. Including grade H5 in Welsh.

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Byddwn hefyd yn ystyried cymwysterau BTEC eraill ar y cyd â chymwysterau lefel 3 eraill.We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Derbynnir cymwysterau Lefel T fesul achos.T Level qualifications are accepted on a case-by -case basis.

Byddwn yn derbyn y cymhwyster hwn ar y cyd â chymwysterau lefel 3 eraill.We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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