48 monthsProgramme duration
18,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This Modern Languages and Welsh degree offers you opportunities to develop your knowledge of the Welsh language and a modern language - choose from French or Spanish.
You’ll learn the importance of the Welsh language and your chosen language in a wider international context. Studying a modern language with Welsh will prepare you to support this critical contribution to our future society. As part of the Welsh department there are also opportunities to study Irish.
Catering for beginners and more advanced language learners, our Modern Languages and Welsh degree enables you to develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension in French or Spanish. At the same time, you’ll improve your proficiency in Welsh and learn about diverse aspects of Welsh culture from a variety of different periods.
Being a bilingual or multilingual employee can open doors to a wide range of careers. Here in Wales, Welsh Government policy includes targets to double the number of Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
Since the University was founded in 1884, Bangor has excelled at the teaching of and research in Modern Languages. Our staff have expertise in literature, travel writing, translation, film, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and the exchange between cultures.
The compulsory year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. You can add a second year abroad via the ‘International Experience’ option should you wish to do so. Using your language skills in real-life situations not only increases your proficiency, but also boosts your confidence, independence and resilience.
One of the things that sets Bangor University apart is our bilingual community, around 70% of our staff have Welsh language skills. We also benefit from being based in Gwynedd, which has the nation’s highest percentage of Welsh speakers.
You’ll learn the importance of the Welsh language and your chosen language in a wider international context. Studying a modern language with Welsh will prepare you to support this critical contribution to our future society. As part of the Welsh department there are also opportunities to study Irish.
Catering for beginners and more advanced language learners, our Modern Languages and Welsh degree enables you to develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension in French or Spanish. At the same time, you’ll improve your proficiency in Welsh and learn about diverse aspects of Welsh culture from a variety of different periods.
Being a bilingual or multilingual employee can open doors to a wide range of careers. Here in Wales, Welsh Government policy includes targets to double the number of Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
Since the University was founded in 1884, Bangor has excelled at the teaching of and research in Modern Languages. Our staff have expertise in literature, travel writing, translation, film, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and the exchange between cultures.
The compulsory year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. You can add a second year abroad via the ‘International Experience’ option should you wish to do so. Using your language skills in real-life situations not only increases your proficiency, but also boosts your confidence, independence and resilience.
One of the things that sets Bangor University apart is our bilingual community, around 70% of our staff have Welsh language skills. We also benefit from being based in Gwynedd, which has the nation’s highest percentage of Welsh speakers.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This Modern Languages and Welsh degree offers you opportunities to develop your knowledge of the Welsh language and a modern language - choose from French or Spanish.
You’ll learn the importance of the Welsh language and your chosen language in a wider international context. Studying a modern language with Welsh will prepare you to support this critical contribution to our future society. As part of the Welsh department there are also opportunities to study Irish.
Catering for beginners and more advanced language learners, our Modern Languages and Welsh degree enables you to develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension in French or Spanish. At the same time, you’ll improve your proficiency in Welsh and learn about diverse aspects of Welsh culture from a variety of different periods.
Being a bilingual or multilingual employee can open doors to a wide range of careers. Here in Wales, Welsh Government policy includes targets to double the number of Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
Since the University was founded in 1884, Bangor has excelled at the teaching of and research in Modern Languages. Our staff have expertise in literature, travel writing, translation, film, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and the exchange between cultures.
The compulsory year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. You can add a second year abroad via the ‘International Experience’ option should you wish to do so. Using your language skills in real-life situations not only increases your proficiency, but also boosts your confidence, independence and resilience.
One of the things that sets Bangor University apart is our bilingual community, around 70% of our staff have Welsh language skills. We also benefit from being based in Gwynedd, which has the nation’s highest percentage of Welsh speakers.
You’ll learn the importance of the Welsh language and your chosen language in a wider international context. Studying a modern language with Welsh will prepare you to support this critical contribution to our future society. As part of the Welsh department there are also opportunities to study Irish.
Catering for beginners and more advanced language learners, our Modern Languages and Welsh degree enables you to develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension in French or Spanish. At the same time, you’ll improve your proficiency in Welsh and learn about diverse aspects of Welsh culture from a variety of different periods.
Being a bilingual or multilingual employee can open doors to a wide range of careers. Here in Wales, Welsh Government policy includes targets to double the number of Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
Since the University was founded in 1884, Bangor has excelled at the teaching of and research in Modern Languages. Our staff have expertise in literature, travel writing, translation, film, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and the exchange between cultures.
The compulsory year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. You can add a second year abroad via the ‘International Experience’ option should you wish to do so. Using your language skills in real-life situations not only increases your proficiency, but also boosts your confidence, independence and resilience.
One of the things that sets Bangor University apart is our bilingual community, around 70% of our staff have Welsh language skills. We also benefit from being based in Gwynedd, which has the nation’s highest percentage of Welsh speakers.
Admission Requirements
104+
For all Modern Languages courses: Relevant modern language preferred. Our courses are designed to cater for those who have studied one or more languages as well as offering pathways for those beginning a language from scratch - there is no modern language language requirement for the beginner's language route.
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.
We also welcome applications from mature learners.
International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.
*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
**Can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh or taken through the medium of Welsh (e.g. A Levels).
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels: including grade B in Welsh (or a grade B in a humanities subject studies through the medium of Welsh - e.g. History, Geography, Religious Studies); Relevant modern language preferred (no language required for beginner's language route). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
- BTEC National Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM
- Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM- DDM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Welsh** and grade H5 in a relevant modern language (no language required for beginner's language route)
- Access**: pass required
- Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
- T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
- Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.
We also welcome applications from mature learners.
International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.
*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
**Can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh or taken through the medium of Welsh (e.g. A Levels).
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
18,000 GBP
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