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?
- 1st in the UK for Celtic Studies (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
- 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).
- 90% go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course (Discover Uni).
- 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.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
Opportunities at Bangor
The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.
The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)
With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.)
Internships
Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.
Student Volunteering
Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.
EXPLORE MORE IN WELSH AND CELTIC STUDIES
Our honours degrees offer a wealth of valuable experience whether you wish to study courses relating to Welsh as a subject, or the fields of theatre, journalism or the media.
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