Welsh: Language and Literature MA
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
It is entirely possible to study with us through the medium of English or Welsh. Our MA in Welsh: Language and Literature (MA Cymraeg: Iaith a Llenyddiaeth) offers you an exciting opportunity to study various aspects of the language and its literature through the medium of Welsh or English - from the early heroic poetry of Aneirin to 21st-century literature in translation. You are encouraged to complement this with opportunities to learn Welsh within the vibrant environment of Bangor University and the wider community where the language can experienced as a living entity.
Within the flexible course framework, we can tailor the contents to suit your individual interests and you will be supervised by specialists in their different academic fields. Through a series of short essays you will get an opportunity to extend your interests - this represents a total of 120 credits - and in a 20,000 word dissertation which equates to 60 credits you will get to grips with a specialist topic which truly excites you intellectually. The rich resources relating to Wales and the Welsh language housed in Shankland Library will be at your disposal together with the outstanding facilities offered by the Archives and Special Collections at Bangor University.
You can follow this course on a 1 year full-time basis or a part-time 2 year basis. Added to that, the scheme is suitable for applicants with a degree qualification in a relevant subject.
Key highlights
- Study through the medium of either Welsh or English
- Covers early heroic poetry of Aneirin to 21st-century translated literature
- Flexible framework tailored to your individual interests
- Supervision by specialists in their different academic fields
- 20,000-word dissertation on a specialist topic of your choice
- Access to Shankland Library and Archives and Special Collections
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
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
- Welsh translator
- Secondary school Welsh teacher
- Archivist
- Editor or publisher
- Arts and heritage officer
- Welsh language officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,500 per year
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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