BA (Hons) English Literature and Welsh (a Pathway for First Language students)

Exploring English and Welsh literature, the Welsh language and multiculturalism on this three-year course opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills which employers want. You will study how language works, how societies communicate and centuries of literature, from the 14th century Welsh poet Dafydd a Gwilym to the contemporary verse of Mererid Hopwood. We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your course to your interests. These could be Gothic and genre fiction, gender and culture, Renaissance literature, national and global literatures, modernity and contemporary writing, 19th century literature, creative and professional writing, how language works, Welsh literature from the 14th century to the present day, Welsh playwriting, protest poetry, story-tellers or the legal status of the Welsh language. You can get involved with projects with the Dylan Thomas Centre and the National Theatre Wales. We have a strong, campus-based community and our English Society organises a range of literary, social and cultural events. You will also have an academic mentor if you need any pastoral or academic support and work placements will further boost your career prospects.
Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including: education, marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, youth work, translation, administration and public services.

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.

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Maths and English/Welsh. A level BBB (A level Welsh will be required for Second Language Welsh but not for First Language).

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. TOEFL (IBT) - 79