Spanish and Welsh, BA (Hons)

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Key Course Details

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: QR54
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): BBB
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021	£ 9,000

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: QR54
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): BBB
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021	£ 16,950

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

UCAS Code: QR54
Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: BBB - More Information
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021	£ 16,950

Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the literature, language, and culture of Wales and learn Spanish with a year spent working or studying in Spain on this joint honours BA degree programme.

You will gain oral and written fluency, and grow in confidence in your use and understanding of the Welsh language.

You will study a wide range of Welsh language literature including plays, short stories, and novels, as well as poetry from the medieval bardic tradition to modern protest songs.

You will develop a keen understanding of Welsh language and grammar, linguistics, language planning policy, and learn valuable translation skills.

Alongside this, you will receive intensive Spanish language tuition and study important aspects of German literature, culture, and society.

Throughout your studies you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

Why Spanish and Welsh at Swansea?

You will benefit from the skills and experience of prominent authors and poets on our academic team, including two Prifeirdd, and winners of the Wales Book of the Year competition.

Welsh is ranked Top 5 for Career Prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2021
Ranked 1st in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2020.

Your Spanish and Welsh Experience

Our flexible degree structure with a range of optional modules gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.

You will spend a year in Spain between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience by studying, teaching at a school, or undertaking a work placement.

We can support you with arranging work placement opportunities in a wide range of settings, both in the UK and abroad.

Spanish and Welsh Employment Opportunities

A degree in Spanish and Welsh opens up a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as education, marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, youth work, education, translation, and administration.

Modules

You will study six modules a year – three in Welsh and three in Spanish.

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Welsh 1st Language Pathway

Choose Minimum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu / Select up to 60 credits. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-232	Period September-January	10	Canu Protest
CY-233	Period September-January	10	O Ddafydd ap i Mererid Hopwood
CY-234	Period September-January	20	Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun Rhyngwladol
CY-235	Period September-January	20	Cymraeg Proffesiynol 2
CY-228	Period January-June	10	Storiau Ffantasiol
CY-229	Period January-June	20	Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu Creadigol
CY-231	Period January-June	10	Rhyddiaith Realaidd
CY-236	Period January-June	20	Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg

AND

Spanish Language - Compulsory Modules Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate)in English or Welsh medium

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS260A	Period September-January	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS260AW	Period September-January	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 2A
MLS270A	Period September-January	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	Period September-January	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLS210	Period January-June	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B	Period January-June	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS260BW	Period January-June	10	Iaith Sbaeneg 2B
MLS270B	Period January-June	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	Period January-June	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B

AND

Spanish Culture Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module ensuring you have a balance of 60cr in each teaching block

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
MLS208	Period September-January	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS208W	Period September-January	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires

Optional moduels

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
HIH201W	Period September-January	20	Rhyfel Cartref America
MSW200	Period September-January	20	Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol
GEC275	Period January-June	10	Iaith, Gofod a Chymdeithas
MSW206	Period January-June	20	Drama a Dogfen ar y sgrîn
MSW207	Period January-June	20	Cyfathrebu Digidol

AND

Welsh 2nd Language Pathway

Choose Minimum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr im mhob bloc dysgu / Select up to 60 credits. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-232	Period September-January	10	Canu Protest
CY-233	Period September-January	10	O Ddafydd ap i Mererid Hopwood
CY-234	Period September-January	20	Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun Rhyngwladol
CY-235	Period September-January	20	Cymraeg Proffesiynol 2
CY-237	Period September-January	20	Cymraeg Ddoe a Heddiw
CY-228	Period January-June	10	Storiau Ffantasiol
CY-229	Period January-June	20	Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu Creadigol
CY-231	Period January-June	10	Rhyddiaith Realaidd
CY-236	Period January-June	20	Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg

AND

Spanish Language Compulsory Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate)in English or Welsh medium

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS260A	Period September-January	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS270A	Period September-January	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	Period September-January	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLS210	Period January-June	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B	Period January-June	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS270B	Period January-June	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	Period January-June	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B

AND

Spanish Culture modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module ensuring you have a balance of 60cr in each teaching block

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
MLS208	Period September-January	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS208W	Period September-January	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires

Optional Modules

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MSW200	Period September-January	20	Sgiliau Cyfryngau Ymarferol
GEC275	Period January-June	10	Iaith, Gofod a Chymdeithas
MSW206	Period January-June	20	Drama a Dogfen ar y sgrîn
MSW207	Period January-June	20	Cyfathrebu Digidol

Year 3 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ML-R00	Period September-June	120	Year Abroad (Languages/Translation)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Spanish General Language Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select a pair of modules at the appropriate level. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS300A	Period September-January	10	Spanish General Language 3A
MLS300AW	Period September-January	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3A
MLS310C	Period September-January	10	Translation Workshop (Spanish into English)
MLS300B	Period January-June	10	Spanish General Language 3B
MLS300BW	Period January-June	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B
MLS304	Period January-June	10	Spanish for Professional Purposes 3

AND

Optional Module Choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 module from the following to make your Spanish credits up to 60 for the year. You must ensure a balance of 60 credits per teaching block.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
MLS307	Period September-January	20	Hispanic Identities
MLS307W	Period September-January	20	Hunaniaethau Sbaeneg eu hiaith

AND

Modiwlau Gorfodol Dewisol - Compulsory Selective - Welsh

Choose Minimum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu. Rhaid astudio CY-354 Blas ar Ymchwil er mwyn gallu dilyn CY-356 Traethawd Estynedig. / Select up to 60 credits from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block. If you select CY-356 you MUST also select CY-354. You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-339	Period September-January	20	Iaith a Chymdeithas
CY-352	Period September-January	20	Gwlad Beirdd a Storiwyr
CY-353	Period September-January	20	Cyfraith Hywel
CY-354	Period September-January	20	Blas ar Ymchwil
CY-335	Period January-June	20	Cyfieithu
CY-356	Period January-June	20	Traethawd Estynedig
CY-357	Period January-June	20	Drama'r Gymraeg: Saunders Lewis a Gwenlyn Parry
CY-358	Period January-June	20	Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r Gyfraith

AND

Optional Modules

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You have the option of selecting one module from outside the Department from the Optional module list.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
HIH3378W	Period September-January	20	Stori yr Unol Daleithiau ar Ffilm a Theledu, 1865-2008
MSW308	Period September-January	20	Cyfathrebu Corfforaethol
HIH300W	Period January-June	20	Concro'r Byd: Twf a Chwymp Ymerodraethau Prydain a Ffrainc

Entry Requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Here are the requirements for International students.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

How You're Taught

Covid 19 Update - Please see the 'Covid Update for Learning and Teaching' expander below.

In the first year of study, you will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Assessment will be coursework, essay and examination.

In the second year, you will learn through seminars and group-work. Assessment will be varied including coursework, essays, group presentations and examination.

In the final year, you will undertake independent study through research methods, a dissertation or practice portfolio and also be taught through seminars and group-work. Assessment includes independent research dissertation, independent presentation, coursework and examination.

Our learning and teaching enhances your key skills that employers look for in graduates as follows:

Self-Management (attending classes, meeting deadlines, preparing for seminars, dissertation)
Teamworking (group presentations, group seminars, study trips and projects)
Customer awareness (study abroad, internships, work placements, student experience)
Problem solving (essay writing, research, examinations)
Communication and literacy (essays, examinations, presentations, project work, dissertation)
Numeracy skills (data analysis, statistics, graphs, datasets)
Information technology (Blackboard, essays, examinations, presentations, social media)

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

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Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 9,000	£ 9,000	£ 16,450
September 2021	£ 9,000	£ 16,950	£ 16,950

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

EU Transitional Bursary available for September 2021.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad. To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

International summer programmes are open to students from all colleges. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Canada and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

We have made some changes to the way that we teach this year, with more activities taking place online than usual.

The University calendar runs in teaching blocks. Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, you will be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some of your teaching will be delivered online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be ‘live’ with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

Your face-to-face, on campus sessions will be a mixture of:

Programme study groups and workshops

Subject seminars

Study skills workshops

Induction and orientation events

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

Your online learning and teaching may include:

Live streamed lectures

Module seminars, workshops and tutorials

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Student and staff community events

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

Self-directed learning will be:

Organised Study Materials

Self-guided study activities

Preparatory and further reading

Recorded lectures

Formative tests and quizzes

Self-study in library

Self-study in PC Labs

Design Group Meetings

Spanish and Welsh, BA (Hons)

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