Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) - BA
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts - BA

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3 Years

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Immerse yourself in the literature, and poetry of Wales while learning about the social, cultural, and political history of the language on our Welsh BA programme.You will gain oral and written fluency, and grow in confidence in your use and understanding of the Welsh language. You will study a wide range of literature including plays, short stories, and novels, as well as poetry from the medieval bardic tradition to modern protest songs. You will develop a keen understanding of Welsh language ...Read more

Immerse yourself in the literature, and poetry of Wales while learning about the social, cultural, and political history of the language on our Welsh BA programme.You will gain oral and written fluency, and grow in confidence in your use and understanding of the Welsh language. You will study a wide range of literature including plays, short stories, and novels, as well as poetry from the medieval bardic tradition to modern protest songs. You will develop a keen understanding of Welsh language and grammar, linguistics, language planning policy, and learn valuable translation skills.Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.Our flexible degree structure with a range of optional modules gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study. We place great importance on helping you to develop the professional skills valued by employers and you will have work placements as part of your studies in your second and third years. We also arrange a variety of paid work placements, as well as voluntary placements.A Welsh degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, in fields such as marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, youth work, education, translation, and administration.

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D21M18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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£17,800 per year

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£17,800 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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