Media and Welsh, BA (Hons), with industry placement

If you are interested in studying various aspects of Welsh language, literature , life and culture alongside studying Media and PR then this is the degree for you. Our Media and Welsh degree programme offers you the opportunity to:• Gain a solid foundation in language and literature with an opportunity to specialise in fields such as translation, creative writing and socio-linguistics.• Be taught by some of the leading Welsh authors and scholars - staff in the Welsh Department include three Chief Bards and winners of the Welsh Book of the Year Competition.• Undertake a work experience module you and spend 10 days work experience with an organisation, charity, business or government organisation in Wales.• Develop a strong understanding of the history and theories in the fields of media and public relations, as well as an awareness of current and changing developments of the impact they have on society and the business world.100% of the Welsh Department's research is world class or better, according to the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework, REF 2014.100% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduating according to the latest DLHE 2015 figures. Our Employability Officer supports our students with information and advice which is backed up by the University’s Careers Service and Work Placement Team. All students have access to events, workshops and employer talks, including an annual conference for students in June to support final year students with the transition into the world of work.Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating. With 15,921 students and 2,510 staff, Swansea's multicultural campus community provides a global perspective and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. We are proud of the variety and quality of the teaching that we offer to undergraduates and post graduates which is informed by our and research, much of it world-leading. Please visit our course page for more information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/artsandhumanities/cymraeg-welsh/cymraegwelsh2ndlanguage/ba-media-welsh/We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.