Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | £9535 per year | £17800 per year |
About Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) - at Swansea University
What influence does the Welsh language have on international matters? How is culture communicated through the language? How important is it that content is created through the medium of a minority language today? Here are only a few big questions that form the part of our BA Welsh (Second Language) course at Swansea University.
Immerse yourself in the literature, and poetry of Wales while learning about the social, cultural, and political history of the language. You will study a wide range of literature including plays, short stories, and novels, as well as poetry from the medieval bardic tradition to modern protest songs.
You will develop a keen understanding of Welsh language and grammar, sociolinguistics, language planning policy, and learn valuable translation skills.
Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing, which can all lead to various career opportunities.
Why Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) at Swansea?
A BA Welsh degree from Swansea University explores the Welsh language in an international context, discussing language policy, world literature and translation.
All modules have been designed by expert researchers, with a focus on ensuring our student community learns the necessary skills to succeed in the world of work.
Celtic Studies at Swansea is ranked:
- 2nd in the UK Overall (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Your Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) Experience
Every step of our BA Welsh (First Language) degree has been designed to ensure you can learn to communicate confidently and are equipped with thorough research skills.
Tailoring our modules and assessment to ensure you can gain the professional skills employers value is very important to us, and we work alongside institutions in Wales and beyond to ensure that our Welsh degree responds to the demands of a global job market.
We offer a wide variety of assessment methods that have been carefully designed to ensure you gain skills that will help you achieve your career goals or post-graduate ambitions.
As part of our community of students, you’ll receive the best support for your educational needs.
Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) Employment Opportunities
A Welsh degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, in fields such as marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, youth work, education, translation, and administration.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.