Spanish and Welsh, BA (Hons)

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Key Course Details

UK/EU
International

4 Years Full Time

- UCAS Code QR54
- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer please enquire
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,000

4 Years Full Time

- UCAS Code QR54
- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer BBB - More Information
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 15,500

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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?

We have an excellent reputation. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014:

100% of our Welsh language research work is world class or better
69% is internationally excellent or world-leading in the field
We are first in Wales and second in the UK for both research excellence and research impact in the area of Celtic Studies.

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.

You will be joining a university that is in the UK top five for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2018) and the UK top 10 for graduate prospects (DLHE 2018).

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.

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Welsh Medium Study

Modules

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

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

WELSH (1st Language Pathway)

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CY-143	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Cymraeg Proffesiynol 1

AND

Welsh optional modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-124	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Statws y Gymraeg
CY-136	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Sgiliau Beirniadol
CY-137	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Cymraeg Ddoe a Heddiw
CY-138	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Trawsieithu
CY-139	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Cymraeg Creadigol

AND

Spanish Compulsory Selective modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or beginner).

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS130	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS131	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLS160B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

Spanish Culture modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS100A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Introduction to Hispanic Culture (A)
MLS100AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (A)
MLS100B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Introduction to Hispanic Culture (B)
MLS100BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (B)

WELSH (2nd Language pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-126	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Sgiliau Cyflwyno a Chyfathrebu 1
CY-127	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Sgiliau Cyflwyno a Chyfathrebu 2
CY-130	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Defnyddio'r Iaith
CY-131	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Defnyddio'r Iaith 2

AND

Spanish Compulsory Selective modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or beginner).

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS130	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS131	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLS160B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

Spanish Culture modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
MLS100A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Introduction to Hispanic Culture (A)
MLS100AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (A)
MLS100B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Introduction to Hispanic Culture (B)
MLS100BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (B)

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 Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu / Select 60 credits. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-210	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Dadansoddi'r Gymraeg
CY-228	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Storiau Ffantasiol
CY-229	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu Creadigol
CY-231	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Rhyddiaith Realaidd
CY-232	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Canu Protest
CY-233	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	O Ddafydd ap i Mererid Hopwood
CY-234	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun Rhyngwladol
CY-235	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Cymraeg Proffesiynol 2
CY-236	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg
CY-242	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Y Gymraeg ac Addysg: Polisi ac Arfer

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
MLS210	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS260AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg 2A
MLS260B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS260BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Iaith Sbaeneg 2B
MLS270A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLS270B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	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
MLS208	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS208W	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS209	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	The Evolution of the Spanish Language

Welsh 2nd Language Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CY-280	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Sgiliau Iaith: Ymarfer

AND

Modiwlau Dewisol - Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 40cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr im mhob bloc dysgu / Select 40 credits. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-210	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Dadansoddi'r Gymraeg
CY-228	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Storiau Ffantasiol
CY-229	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu Creadigol
CY-231	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Rhyddiaith Realaidd
CY-232	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Canu Protest
CY-233	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	O Ddafydd ap i Mererid Hopwood
CY-236	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg
CY-237	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Cymraeg Ddoe a Heddiw
CY-242	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Y Gymraeg ac Addysg: Polisi ac Arfer

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
MLS210	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Spanish Language 2A
MLS260B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish Language 2B
MLS270A	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLS270B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	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
MLS208	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS208W	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Barcelona/Buenos Aires
MLS209	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	The Evolution of the Spanish Language

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

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	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	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	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Spanish General Language 3A
MLS300AW	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3A
MLS300B	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish General Language 3B
MLS300BW	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B
MLS304	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Spanish for Professional Purposes 3
MLS310C	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Translation Workshop (Spanish into English)

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	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Hispanic Identities
MLS307W	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Hunaniaethau Sbaeneg eu hiaith

AND

Modiwlau Gorfodol Dewisol - Compulsory Selective - Welsh

Choose Exactly 60 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 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.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CY-335	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Cyfieithu
CY-339	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Iaith a Chymdeithas
CY-349	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Y Gymraeg yn y Gweithle
CY-352	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Gwlad Beirdd a Storiwyr
CY-353	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Cyfraith Hywel
CY-354	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Blas ar Ymchwil
CY-356	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Traethawd Estynedig
CY-357	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Drama'r Gymraeg: Saunders Lewis a Gwenlyn Parry
CY-358	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r Gyfraith

Entry Requirements

We have vacancies across a variety of subjects for entry September 2019 - please get in touch by email regarding specific course entry requirements or by telephone 0800 094 9071.

We also welcome enquiries from candidates researching starting a course in 2020 – please see our online prospectus to find out typical offer ranges or get in touch by email or by telephone 01792 295111.

How You're Taught

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

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

		UK/EU	International
BA (Hons)	Full Time	£ 9,000	£ 15,500

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

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

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.

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

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

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

Careers and Employability

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.

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.