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Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students)

Course summary

Our Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year degree which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field. It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of the Welsh language, Welsh language rights, multiculturism, language and society and literature. As well as psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development. Our Education graduates enter careers including: Education, Marketing, Media, Politics, Language planning, Youth work, Translation, Government administration and also Postgraduate study You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.

Modules

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Defnyddio'r Iaith, What is Teaching and Learning?, Education Research Skills in Education, Defnyddio'r Iaith 2, Philosophy and Theory in Education In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Canu Gwleidyddol, Additional Learning Needs, Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education, Research methods in Education and Early Childhood Studies In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Equity, Equality and Diversity in Education, Dissertation Your final year will include a compulsory independent research based dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course page at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education-welsh-second-language/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Assessment method

Throughout your undergraduate Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. We offer a range of assessment methods, including:

  • Essays and written reports
  • Presentations (poster and oral)
  • Reflective and video blogs
  • Group work
  • Research proposals
  • Examinations
For a full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education-welsh-second-language/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X2P6
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Education and Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) at Swansea University - UCAS