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Bachelor of Arts - BA
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 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 Welsh language in this diverse degree programme. Our Welsh (second language pathway) degree programme offers you the opportunity to: • Study a wide range of literature including plays, short stories, novels and poetry from the medieval bardic tradition to modern protest songs. • Gain a solid foundation in oral and written Welsh language, grammar, linguistics and learn valuable translation skills. • Be taught by some of the leading Welsh authors and scholars - staff in the Welsh Department include Prifeirdd (Chief Bards) and winners of the Welsh Book of the Year Competition. • Undertake valuable work experience with our strong links to industry • Study optional modules in Gender and Culture with specialist researchers and lecturers. • Study optional modules in Creative Writing. This degree programme is eligible for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarships, as well as the University's general and Welsh-medium scholarships and bursaries. The Welsh department at Swansea is ranked 2nd in the UK Overall for Celtic Studies (Times Good University Guide 2024). Our Employability Officer supports our students with information and advice which is backed up by the University’s Careers Service and Work Placement Team. All students have access to events, workshops and employer talks, including an annual conference for students in June to support final year students with the transition into the world of work. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, Swansea's multicultural campus community provides both a global perspective and a strong Welsh student community. You will be able to get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies including our active Welsh Society. Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/welsh/ba-welsh-second-language/#bbq=on
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:18 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to Humanities Course
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
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