Social Science (Welsh Medium)

Highlights

Bangor University is the only university to offer a Social Science degree taught 100% through the medium of Welsh. This unique opportunity helps to boost your employability in Wales and beyond where Welsh language skills are increasingly valued. You can gain funding when you study through the medium of Welsh.

Scholarships by The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer up to £1,000 per year whilst the University Welsh Medium Bursary offers an additional £250 per year depending on the number of Welsh modules taken. Benefit from our close links with local and national governments, employers, charities, social care organisations and criminal justice agencies. Bring your learning to life through enriching field trips to institutions such as local councils and national government departments.

You’ll be taught by internationally respected researchers whose work explores the effects of innovation, social changes, political and policy developments on health, poverty, language, social care, welfare and wellbeing.

Course overview

Do you care about fairness, equality, and making a difference? This Social Sciences degree helps you explore how society works and how you can help shape it. Develop a deep understanding of social issues and gain the skills to make a real impact in your community and beyond.

At Bangor University, our Social Sciences degree gives you the chance to explore the big issues that shape our world. You’ll study topics like sociology, criminology, politics, social policy, community development, language planning, public administration and more. Placing a particular emphasis on modern devolved Wales, this Social Science degree takes a closer look at Welsh Society within its British and international context.

Preparing you to work in modern bilingual Wales you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make a real difference within communities. More than just lectures and textbooks, you’ll gain practical experience through placements and visits with employers, including county councils, health services, justice organisations, and community enterprises. These opportunities help you connect your studies to the real-world, helping you make an impact from day one.

At Bangor University, we’re proud to be pioneers of bilingual education. This degree can be studied bilingually (in Welsh and English) or entirely through Welsh, giving you the freedom to learn in the way that suits you best. We’ll support your journey every step of the way, helping you build the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in a bilingual workforce.

Here, you don’t have to choose between your language and your ambitions, we enable both. With experience working alongside the Welsh Government, local councils, and community organisations, our teaching team brings real-world insight into every lesson. Their research influences policy and drives progress, and it’s woven directly into your learning.

You’ll be taught by people who are actively shaping the future, and who’ll help you do the same. Whether you want to work in public services, policy, community development, or advocacy, this degree in Social Science gives you the tools to turn your passion into purpose. Read more Course options

Placement year

What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.

Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.

How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to…