Welsh and the Professional Workplace (BA)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

 

This is a three-year full-time programme, consisting of 120 credits a year. All modules are worth 20 credits.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2023/2024 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2023.

 

Year one

You will study six 20 credit modules (a total of 120 credits) in Welsh.

 

The emphasis in year one is on developing key skills (linguistic, analytical, creative and employability) in the fields of language, literature and culture.

 

We offer two routes – first and second language. Which route you follow is dependent on your experience of Welsh in school, in a professional context or via other language courses.

 

First-language route

Core modules:

• Iaith ac Ystyr [Language and Meaning]
• Y Gymraeg yn y Gymru Gyfoes [The Welsh Language in Contemporary Wales]
• Awdur, Testun a Darllenydd [Author, Text and Reader]
• Ysgrifennu Creadigol a Phroffesiynol [Creative and Professional Writing]
• Mapio’r Cymry [Mapping the Welsh]
• Herio’r Traddodiad Llenyddol [Challenging the Literary Tradition]

 

Second-language route

 

Core modules:

• Sgiliau Llafar [Oral Skills]
• Defnyddio’r Gymraeg [Using Welsh]
• Y Gymraeg Heddiw [The Welsh Language Today]
• Astudio Testunau Llenyddol [Studying Literatary Works]

 

Optional modules:

• Trafod Ein Llên [Studying our Literature]
• Cymraeg Creadigol a Phroffesiynol [Creative and Professional Welsh]

 

On both routes, all modules are taught through the medium of Welsh.

 

 Optional modules for year one

 

Year two

You will build on the skills and knowledge learnt in Year one. A 40 core credit route will focus on vocational aspects and development of academic and workplace skills. The Yr Iaith ar Waith [The Language in Action] module will include a work experience placement in a workplace where Welsh is used daily.

 

First-language route

For students who have followed the first langauge route in the first year, the core modules are:

• Yr Iaith ar Waith [The Language in Action]
• Treftadaeth a Thwristiaeth [Heritage and Tourism] or Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith [Linguistic Planning and Language Policy] - these modules are run in alternate years

 

Second-language route

For students who have followed the second language route in the first year, the core modules are:

• Yr Iaith ar Waith [The Language in Action]
• Sgiliau Academiadd Uwch [Advanced Academic Skills]
• Treftadaeth a Thwristiaeth [Heritage and Tourism] or Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith [Linguistic Planning and Language Policy] - these modules are run in alternate years

 

Year two and final year modules provide the opportunity to develop academic and professional skills relevant to a range of different fields of employment and postgraduate study.

 

Individual optional modules are usually offered in alternative years, and so may be available in the second or final year.

 

 Core modules for year two

Module title	Module code	Credits
Yr Iaith ar Waith	CY2205	20 credits
Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith	CY2610	20 credits

 

 Optional modules for year two

 

Year three

The core modules will once again focus on vocational aspects in the context of the Welsh language. The core modules are:

• Ymchwilio Proffesiynol [Professional Research]
• Cyfieithu Proffesiynol [Professional Translation]
• Treftadaeth a Thwristiaeth [Heritage and Tourism] or Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith [Linguistic Planning and Language Policy] - these modules are run in alternate years

 

The Professional Research module will give you an opportunity to produce a 5,000 word essay or project, under the direction of a specialist member of staff. You will apply the skills already developed by completing a further work experience placement in a workplace that is relevant to the field. The Professional Translation module gives you the opportunity to discuss principles and practise skills by receiving direction and feedback on practical translations. This can be an effective way of demonstrating your skills to future employers or it can lead to further research. You will also choose further modules from among the School’s specialist modules.

 

An attractive feature of this programme is its flexibility – you can choose to follow a literary pathway or a linguistic and sociological pathway and choose from a selection of practical and creative modules. You can also choose a combination of modules which reflect your own particular academic interests and vocational needs.

A level

BBB-BBC. Must include grade B in Welsh First or Second Language.

 

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

 

International Baccalaureate

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects. You must also have a Welsh Language qualification equivalent to grade B at A-level.

 

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

 

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

 

Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

Tuition fees for 2023 entry

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas.

Career prospects
The demand for Welsh speakers means that a degree in Welsh can be highly valuable for jobs and roles that require bilingual speakers. Many of our graduates are now following careers in areas such as law, politics, media, performing arts, administration and education, or engaged in postgraduate study in Cardiff or elsewhere.

 

In 2016/17, 91% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.

• Graduate careers
• Journalist
• Civil Servant
• Teacher
• Lawyer
• Media