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This innovative degree combines the study of Welsh language and literature with the principles and practices of journalism. Students will gain a deep understanding of the Welsh language and culture, as well as the skills necessary to produce high-quality journalism. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises, providing students with a diverse and engaging learning experience. Graduates of this course will be well-prepared for careers in journalism, media, or related fields.
Students on this course will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, such as producing a weekly newsletter or creating content for a media outlet. They will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including our radio studio and television production suite. Bangor University is located in a beautiful setting, surrounded by mountains, sea, and forest, providing a unique and inspiring environment for learning.
Bangor University offers a unique combination of academic excellence and practical experience. Our journalism program is highly regarded and has produced many successful graduates who have gone on to work in the industry. The university's location provides access to a diverse range of cultural and natural environments, providing endless opportunities for exploration and creativity. Additionally, Bangor University has a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility, which aligns with our commitment to ethical and responsible journalism practices.
This course will give you a solid academic grounding in Welsh (two thirds of the course) and the opportunity to study both practical and academic modules in journalism. You will acquire an understanding of fundamental aspects of journalism without closing the door on a career in one of the many fields where a degree in Welsh is desirable. With a combination of academic and professional-writing skills, possible careers include public relations, marketing, local government, broadcasting and journalism, publishing, teaching, arts and heritage sectors.
BA Welsh with Journalism provides a solid academic foundation in Welsh (two thirds of your course) plus the opportunity to study practical and academic modules in journalism (a third of your course). You will learn about journalism’s core requirements, without closing the door on the many other fields that require a degree in Welsh. For those with a combination of high level skills in academic and professional writing, potential careers include journalism, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, translation, local government, publishing, teaching, the arts and heritage.
Welsh at Bangor is a living language of the present day rather than a relic of the past. Here you will have the opportunity to not only study and enjoy one of the most remarkable Celtic literatures in the world, but there will also be opportunities to pursue more practical modules that will prepare you for a career. This course will enable you to research independently, to practise original thinking, to get to know Welsh literature and culture in depth and to master the various registers of the language. If you so wish, you will have the opportunity to pursue your creative interests under the guidance of experienced writers and poets. You will also gain an awareness of the Welsh language in wider international contexts.
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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
The first year is an opportunity to build on your experiences and open new doors, e.g. to consider the language in contexts relating to its history and present-day state, to consider the different registers of the literary language, to learn new critical skills and an original response to literature.
You will choose from a wide range of modules in your second and third years, e.g. the novel from Daniel Owen to Llwyd Owen, Welsh language theatre from Saunders Lewis to Aled Jones Williams, modern poetry and eisteddfod authors, Meic Povey’s television dramas, Dafydd ap Gwilym, the Mabinogion - or why not study Welsh American Welsh language culture and even ask "What is Literature?" Linguistic confidence and proficiency are developed in modules such as Writing Practice and useful skills in Translation Skills.
In the third year you will write a dissertation and research an interesting topic of your choice. Recent topics include individuals such as Dafydd ap Gwilym, Kate Roberts, Mihangel Morgan, Angharad Tomos, Caryl Lewis, Meic Stevens and Geraint Jarman and areas such as eco-criticism, gender and transgender, the language of Pembrokeshire, Welsh literature and slavery, literature and horses and football in literature.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Welsh with Journalism BA (Hons) Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
If you do not meet the English Language requirements to enter the International Incorporated Bachelors or the International Incorporated Masters, BUIC offers you a range of Pre-sessional English Programmes which you can take before you start these courses.
If you have an IELTS of 5.0 (with no component below 4.5), you will be offered a 6-week Pre-sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
If you have an IELTS of 4.5 (with no component below 4.0), you will be offered a 12-week Pre-Sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
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