Bangor University
Welsh with Journalism BA (Hons)
Bangor University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Cymraeg gyda Newyddiaduraeth (Welsh with Journalism) BA (Hons) and other courses in Welsh Studies at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Welsh Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in media, journalism and communications

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Welsh Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18500 £17000 £22000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £22000 £15000 - £21500 £18500 - £27500


Salary of all UK Graduates of media, journalism and communications

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22444 £20777 £24743
25-75 percentile range £20387 - £25373 £16746 - £25247 £19735 - £30655

Course Description

This course will give you a solid academic foundation in Welsh (two thirds of the course) and the opportunity to study practical and academic modules in journalism. You will gain an understanding of basic 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.

BA Welsh with Journalism provides a solid academic foundation in Welsh (two thirds of your course) together with the opportunity to study practical and academic modules in journalism (a third of your course). Learn about the core requirements of journalism, without closing the door on the many other fields that require a degree in Welsh. For those who possess a combination of high skills in academic and professional writing, possible careers include journalism, broadcasting, public relations, marketing, translation, local government, publishing, teaching, the arts and heritage.

Welsh in Bangor is the living language of the present rather than a relic from the past. Here you will have the opportunity not only to study and enjoy one of the world's greatest Celtic literatures, but also the opportunity to follow more practically oriented modules which will be excellent preparation for a career and a job. This course will enable you to research independently, to think originally, to get to know Welsh literature and Welsh culture in depth and to master the different tones of the language. If you wish, you will have the opportunity to follow 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. What is the relationship of the Welsh language with other languages of the world? How does the language's fortunes compare with languages such as Basque and Irish? How have Welsh writers and poets responded to global themes such as slavery, the Holocaust and the ecological challenge of the modern industrial world?

'International Experience Year' and 'Year on Placement' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to consider these options fully after starting your course in Bangor and you can apply to transfer to one of these options at the appropriate time. There is more information about these options on our website, and please feel free to contact us if you have any queries.

If you do not have the required qualifications for this degree level course, or if you want to return to education following a period away, then the Foundation Year Program may be the right choice for you. Apply for Welsh for beginners (with Foundation Year) Q565.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cymraeg gyda Newyddiaduraeth (Welsh with Journalism) BA (Hons) at Bangor University

15% Elementary occupations
15% Administrative occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Secretarial and related occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Welsh Studies

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Rydym yn hapus i dderbyn cyfuniadau o'r cymwysterau a restrir uchod, yn ogystal â chymwysterau Lefel 3 amgen fel City & Guilds, Cwrs Mynediad a Diploma Technegol Estynedig Caergrawnt. Gellir ystyried cymwysterau Lefel 3 ar y cyd â chymhwyster arall yn y Gymraeg (e.e. Safon Uwch, IB Uwch). Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr hŷn. Os nad ydych yn meddwl y byddwch yn cwrdd a’r gofynion mynediad a nodwyd, efallai y gallwch gael mynediad i’r cwrs hwn trwy lwybr Blwyddyn Sylfaen. Gwelwch: Cymraeg i Ddechreuwyr (Q565). Ymgeiswyr Rhyngwladol: derbyniwn gymwysterau ymadael â’r ysgol cyfwerth â lefel A/Lefel 3 a/neu diplomâu colegau o wledydd ledled y byd (yn amodol ar ofynion iaith Saesneg penodol), ceir manylion yn: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements 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. Level 3 qualifications can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh (e.g. A-level, IB Higher). We also welcome applications from mature learners. If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: Welsh for Beginners/ Cymraeg i Ddechreuwyr (Q565). 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), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
    • 5.0
    • Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
    • 4.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cymraeg gyda Newyddiaduraeth (Welsh with Journalism), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Welsh with Journalism BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:

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Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About Bangor University

Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.

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