Modern Languages and Cymraeg (Welsh)

Highlights

Build your proficiency in French or Spanish. You'll spend the third year of this four-year degree in a country where the language is spoken. Studying in a bilingual environment, you’ll immerse yourself in the Welsh language and the creative culture of Wales, its poets, authors and writers.

Practical Welsh language modules will boost your employability. You can explore rich and diverse literary texts from the tales of the Mabinogion to the dynamic literature of contemporary Wales. Practise language skills with students who speak a wide variety of different languages, based in a county where most of the population speaks Welsh.

Course overview

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.

Read more Course options International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad.

Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is there language support?

If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills. Is the International Experience Year for you? You'll have the chance to explore the International Experience Year option after starting your course at Bangor.

We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to Explore the World? Discover more about the International Experience Year option, read about the studying and working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website.

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