Professional Welsh BA (Hons)

About This Course

This course responds to the increased demands from employers for students with high quality skills in Welsh which can be transferred to the workplace. It combines the study of literature, language and culture with modules which are practical. The course is academically rigorous and relevant to the societal and linguistic needs of Wales. It offers the opportunity of work placements to enhance your professional use of Welsh. Our graduates work in areas such as the civil service, marketing, local government, broadcasting, publishing, teaching, translation and arts sectors.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• A degree scheme created in conjunction with Canolfan Bedwyr, the University’s language-planning centre, dedicated to the increased professional use of Welsh.
• Study in Gwynedd where Welsh remains the living language of the majority.

Facilities

General University Facilities

Library and Archive Services

Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.

We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.

We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.