B.A. Welsh
Bachelor's degree
In Cardiff
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Bachelor's degree
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Cardiff (Wales)
Our BA in Welsh is an innovative and socially-relevant programme which is taught by one of the UKs top-ranked schools of its kind. The programmes main aim is to produce graduates who have three key attributes: firstly, a thorough academic and practical understanding of the Welsh language, its literature and culture; secondly, a high level of skill in written and spoken Welsh; and thirdly, well-developed employability and creative skills that are highly valued in todays competitive workplace.
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Subjects
- Welsh
- Skills and Training
Course programme
You will normally study 80 credits in Welsh, made up of the following four modules:
- Cyflwyniad ir Gymraeg [Introduction to Welsh]
- Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg [Welsh Literature]
- O Destun i Draethawd [FromEssay]
- Cymru ai Diwylliant [Wales and its Culture]
In addition, you will take credits in another subject or subjects, up to 120 credits in total, e.g., Archaeology, Education, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Some students choose to continue with the subjects they studied for A-level, while others venture into new areas.
Year One Second-language RouteNormally, students who have studied A-level Welsh as a second language follow this route. However, we will consider your linguistic skills, both oral and written, before coming to a final decision on which route you will follow. Students must study 80 credits in Welsh:
- Sgiliau Cyfathrebu [Communication Skills]
- Gloywi Iaith [Improving Language Skills]
- Hanes Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg [History of Welsh Literature]
- Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg Fodern [Modern Welsh Literature]
In addition, you will take credits in another subject or subjects, up to 120 credits total, e.g., Archaeology, English, Geography, History, Modern Languages, Journalism, Music, Politics, and Religious Studies. Some students choose to continue with the subjects they studied for A level, while others venture into new areas.
(On both routes, all modules in the School of Welsh are taught through the medium of Welsh.)
Year 2 First-language RouteYou will take one compulsory linguistic core module:
- Cymraeg y Gweithle ar Gymuned [Welsh in the Workplace and the Community]
You will take two compulsory linguistic core modules:
- Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Uwch (Year 2 second-language route) [Further Communication Skills]
- Ysgrifennu Estynedig (Year 2 second-language route) [Extended Writing Skills]
As well as the compulsory Year 2 modules noted above, single honours students will take the following modules during Year 2 and the Final Year:
- Cyflwyniad i Hanes yr Iaith [History of the Welsh Language]
- Ailddehongli Llenyddiaeth yr Oesoedd Canol [Reinterpreting Medieval Welsh Literature]
- Dadeni a Diwygiad 1550-1900 [Renaissance and Revival 1550-1900]
- Llenyddiaeth er 1900 [Literature since 1900]
You will have a choice of either a 4,000 or a 8,000 word essay or project (20 or 40 credits), which will be completed under the direction of a member of staff who is an expert in the relevant field.
B.A. Welsh