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BA MODERN LANGUAGES AND CYMRAEG (WELSH)
at Bangor University

Bangor, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,250
Country Rank#59
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This degree provides an exciting opportunity to learn about languages, culture and history in a Welsh and international context. You can combine a Modern language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, from beginners or advanced level) with the study of Welsh. Half your taught modules in each year will be in modern languages and half will be in Welsh. In Welsh, you will learn about diverse aspects of Welsh culture from a variety of different periods, while language modules will help you to thrive in a bilingual and multilingual environment.

All modern language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.

Optional modules available in modern languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying.

Within Cymraeg, you will have the opportunity to learn about aspects of Welsh culture and history that will complement what you will study in Modern Languages. This will include learning about how novels, poetry and other cultural forms have shaped the identity of Wales over a variety of different periods.

There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students. These include cultural and social events organised by student-run societies in the academic departments. In addition, Pontio – Bangor University’s Arts and Innovation Centre – means that there will be a range of cultural events taking place only a short walk away from where many of your classes will be taking place.

Course Content
For the Modern Languages element, you will have 3-4 hours of language classes per week plus classes in your Modern Languages optional modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures. Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations

Your classes for Cymraeg will include a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will be assessed through examinations, essays, continuous coursework and oral presentations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree, and you will normally have approximately 10-12 hours of classes per week.

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1
- CXC-1004: Defnyddio'r Gymraeg (20)
- CXC-1016: Llenyddiaeth Gyfoes (10)
Semester 2
- CXC-1004: Defnyddio'r Gymraeg
40 credits from:
- LZF-1001: Advanced French 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCF-1001: Ffrangeg Uwch 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZG-1001: Advanced German 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZI-1001: Advanced Italian 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZS-1001: Advanced Spanish 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCS-1001: Sbaeneg Uwch 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZF-1002: Advanced French 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCF-1002: Ffrangeg Uwch 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZG-1002: Advanced German 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZI-1002: Advanced Italian 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZS-1002: Advanced Spanish 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCS-1002: Sbaeneg Uwch 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZC-1003: Chinese for Beginners 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZF-1003: French for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCF-1003: Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZG-1003: German for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZI-1003: Italian for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZS-1003: Spanish Begin./Intermed. 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCS-1003: Sbaeneg i Ddechreuwyr 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZC-1004: Chinese for Beginners 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZF-1004: French for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCF-1004: Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZG-1004: German for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZI-1004: Italian for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZS-1004: Spanish Begin./Intermed. 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCS-1004: Sbaeneg i Ddechreuwyr 2 (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules

20 credits from:
- QCL-1018: Disgrifio Iaith (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1110: Introduction to Language (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-1112: Language, Literature & Culture (20) (Semester 2)
- QCB-1113: Iaith a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1) or
  QXL-1113: Language and Society (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-1600: Transnational Cultures (20) (Semester 2)
- LXE-1700: Creating National Histories (20) (Semester 1)
30 credits from:
- Myfyrwyr IAITH CYNTAF yn unig
- CXC-1001: Beirniadaeth Lenyddol Ymarfer (10) (Semester 1)
- CXC-1002: Llen y Cyfnod Modern Cynnar (10) (Semester 2)
- CXD-1013: Theatr Fodern Ewrop (20) (Semester 1)
- CXD-1016: Sgriptio Teledu (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-1018: Gweithdy Creadigol (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-1019: Llenyddiaeth yr Oesoedd Canol (10) (Semester 2)
Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1
- CXC-2008: Ymarfer Ysgrifennu (20)
Semester 2
- CXC-2008: Ymarfer Ysgrifennu
40 credits from:
- LZC-2040: Chinese Language Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZF-2040: French Language Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCF-2040: Sgiliau Iaith Ffrangeg (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZG-2040: Gegenwartssprache I (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZI-2040: Italian Language 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZS-2040: Spanish Language 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCS-2040: Iaith Sbaeneg 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules

20 credits from:
- LXG-2008: The German Film (20) (Semester 2)
- LXG-2009: Dutch I (20) (Semester 1)
- LXI-2010: Making of the Italian Nation (20) (Semester 1)
- LXG-2013: The Divided Germany (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXS-2024: History of Galicia (20) (Semester 2)
- LXE-2025: Reading Fantastic Literatures (20) (Semester 1)
- LXS-2028: Galician I (20) (Semester 1)
- LXS-2033: The Cinema of Spain (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-2104: French Cinema 1895-1950 (20) (Semester 1)
- LXF-2105: Race and Immigration in France (20) (Semester 2)
- LXC-2200: Contemporary Chinese Studies (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2253: English Teaching in Classroom (20) (Semester 2)
40 credits from:
- CXC-2001: Canu Llys (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-2012: Gweithdy Cynghanedd (20) (Semester 1)
- CXD-2018: Y Sgrin Fach Gymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-2023: Rhyddid y Nofel (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-2028: Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg America (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-2029: Hud, lledrith, myth a phropaga (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-2107: Barddoniaeth Fodern (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-2119: Gweithdy Rhyddiaith (20) (Semester 2)
- CXD-2119: Sgriptio (20) (Semester 1)
- CXD-2124: O'r Llyfr i'r Llwyfan (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-2204: Herio'r Drefn: Llenyddiaeth Wr (20) (Semester 1)
Year 4 Modules

Compulsory Modules

40 credits from:
- LZC-3040: Advance Chinese Lang Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZF-3040: French Lang. Skills (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCF-3040: Sgiliau Iaith Ffrang. -3 Iaith (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZG-3040: Gegenwartssprache II (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZI-3040: Italian Language 2 (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZS-3040: Spanish Language 2 (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCS-3040: Iaith Sbaeneg 2 (3 Iaith) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules

20 credits from:
- LXI-3011: Adaptations in European Cinema (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXS-3018: Reading Contemporary Galician (20) (Semester 2)
- LXI-3023: The Other Italies (20) (Semester 2)
- LXS-3034: Spain through its Writers (20) (Semester 1)
- LXG-3036: Performing Germany (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-3101: Approaching Translation (10) (Semester 2) or
  LCE-3101: Trin a Thrafod Cyfieithu (10) (Semester 2)
- LXE-3103: Wales: A European Contact Zone (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-3106: French Cinema since 1960 (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-3112: Bande Dessinee & Adaptation (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-3200: Press Dossier (20) (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCE-3200: Astudio'r Cyfryngau (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXC-3300: Key topics in Chinese Studies (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXE-3400: Joint Hons Diss (English) (10) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCE-3400: Traethawd Hir Cyd-A (Cym) (10) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXE-3444: Joint Hons Diss (Target Lang) (10) (Semester 1 + 2)
60 credits from:
- CXC-3007: Barddoniaeth Fodern (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-3009: Traethawd Estynedig (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- CXC-3019: Gweithdy Rhyddiaith (20) (Semester 2)
- CXD-3019: Sgriptio (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-3028: Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg America (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-3029: Hud, lledrith, myth a phropaga (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-3101: Canu Llys (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-3112: Gweithdy Cynghanedd (20) (Semester 1)
- CXD-3118: Y Sgrin Fach Gymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
- CXC-3123: Rhyddid y Nofel (20) (Semester 2)
- CXD-3124: O'r Llyfr i'r Llwyfan (20) (Semester 2)
- CXC-3204: Herio'r Drefn: Llenyddiaeth Wr (20) (Semester 1)
Entry Requirement
Offers are tariff based, 96-112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels (including grade B in Welsh and C in relevant modern language. No language required for language-beginners' pathway).
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H6 in Welsh and H5 in relevant modern language. No language required for language-beginners' pathway).
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: MMM - DMM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: Case by case**
- Access**
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
- T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees & Scholarships
Home (UK) students
- The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
- The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
- More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
- International (including EU) students
International Student Tuition Fees
- International Student Living Costs and Scholarships
Additional Costs
- There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
- If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
- If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).
International £15,250
Career Prospect
Studying a course such as Modern Languages and Cymraeg provides you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these fields often go into jobs in areas such as teaching, translating, civil service and local government. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, marketing, business, and media. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.

Cost Of Studying At Bangor University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA MODERN LANGUAGES AND CYMRAEG (WELSH) at Bangor University