Language Policy and Planning MA
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Please note that this is a Welsh language course. The number of bilingual and multilingual communities and workplaces is growing, and language planning is an area of increasing importance. Consequently, there is a greater demand for individuals who have the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate effective strategies and systems to promote linguistic equality.
As linguistic considerations become a priority for many fields - development, planning, education, health, IT, marketing - there is a requirement for staff across a wide range of areas to develop an understanding and skills in the field of language planning. Furthermore, the publication of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure (2011) has changed the legal framework regarding the use of the Welsh language and therefore means an even greater demand for a bilingual, versatile workforce. The MA in Language Policy and Planning explores, in an innovative and comprehensive manner, a field that is becoming increasingly important in Wales and beyond.
The programme benefits from the expertise of a number of Bangor University schools in the fields of Social Sciences, Linguistics, Law, Business, Welsh, and Health Sciences that will give students an understanding of the theoretical questions regarding Language Planning, as well as the vitally important applied questions.
Key highlights
- Taught through the medium of Welsh
- Develops skills to formulate strategies promoting linguistic equality
- Covers impact of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011
- Draws on expertise from Social Sciences, Linguistics, Law and Business
- Also draws on Welsh and Health Sciences expertise
- Combines theoretical and applied questions in language planning
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Additional condition: interview — Applicants will be interviewed.
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Language policy officer
- Welsh language officer
- Language planning officer
- Bilingual services manager
- Policy adviser
- Translator
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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