BA (Hons) Welsh (a pathway for Second Language student) in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Swansea University | Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,950
(c. USD22,681.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Dive into Welsh literature and poetry while exploring the language's social, cultural, and political heritage through our Welsh BA program. You'll achieve fluency in speaking and writing, building confidence in your Welsh language abilities. The curriculum covers diverse literary works from medieval bardic poetry to contemporary protest songs, including plays, short stories, and novels. You'll master Welsh grammar, linguistics, language policy, and acquire practical translation skills. This program enhances your research capabilities and sharpens your ability to articulate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing. With numerous optional modules, you can customize your studies to align with your career aspirations or future academic pursuits. We prioritize developing professional competencies sought by employers, incorporating mandatory work placements during your second and third years, alongside various paid and voluntary opportunities. A Welsh degree prepares you for diverse career paths in marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, education, youth work, translation, and administrative roles.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32, Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level, Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Maths and English/Welsh. A level BBB (A level Welsh will be required for Second Language Welsh but not for First Language).

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. TOEFL (IBT) - 79

Tuition GBP 16,950
Swansea, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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