German and Welsh BA (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in the literature, language, and culture of Wales and learn German with a year spent working or studying in Germany 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 German 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.

GERMAN AND WELSH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

A degree in German 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.

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.