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Explore what makes Bangor University special, from our stunning location to our supportive community choosing Welsh at Bangor is the start of an exciting journey. Studying at Bangor means learning from passionate experts who put your success first. Here, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to shape your career with confidence.
Your Applicant Hub is your go-to space for everything you need to prepare for the next step. Explore what’s waiting for you and start planning your future today.
What to expect as a Welsh student
Our courses are taught by world-leading academics and practitioners who are passionate about their subjects. You will learn from experts who are at the forefront of their fields, and you will have access to a wealth of resources to support your studies. Our dedicated team of academics are not just knowledgeable but also have a diverse range of expertise and passions.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our students. We have a dedicated team of staff who are here to help you with your studies and to make sure that you have a positive experience at Bangor.
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My name is Dr Elis Dafydd, I am a lecturer at the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies.
Coming here to study Welsh would be an excellent choice.
First of all, Bangor is located in an area where Welsh is living and a thriving language, and there's no better place to immerse yourself in the language and in the culture.
Secondly, the range of modules we offer is very extensive, and you'll have every chance to follow your interests and be inspired by new things.
Last but not least, we are small friendly department where you'll always feel welcome and looked after, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE: LILI JONES
"I think the thing I enjoy most about the subject is that Welsh is so much more than just a language. You know, that there's so much history behind it, you know, looking into literature and how the poets create different poems and use different words to make different sounds is something I’m really enjoying at the moment."
Favourite thing about Bangor?
"Honestly, I do think it's the Welsh community. We're like a family out here. I wasn't sure I was going to settle in, but I think I made friends for life here. Living in JMJ with with the best people is is something I think that's the best thing about Bangor for me at the moment."
Advice for students thinking about choosing Bangor University?
"Go for it. Come here! It’s a great university and there's a great life to be had here!"
I'm Lili, but maybe you know me from... Lili Jones receives the ball, shoots, oh what a goal! Lili Jones from distance, Lili Jones! A thunderous strike from distance! Up the town!
My name is Lily. I'm from Wrexham, and I'm studying Welsh and journalism.
I think I chose Bangor because I was playing for Wrexham, so I needed a university that wasn't too far from home, but also I wanted to be far enough from home at the same time so Bangor just worked perfectly for me from kind of a travel perspective. But since then I've honestly I've settled in really well and enjoying every minute.
It wasn't an easy decision for me to go study in Welsh. You know, I did physics and maths at A-level and just studied one year at AS with Welsh, but the opportunities I had through football, you know with doing interviews, the opportunities that S4C gave me and I was lucky enough to fly out to America to speak Welsh out there!
And I just realised actually, there's so much power in the Welsh language. And that was something that I just wanted to continue to do. My mum's English so she was a bit like, oh, is that the right decision to make?
But also she can understand that the opportunities that the Welsh language can give you are unbelievable. You know, you can do anything with a Welsh degree.
And I think that's probably the main reason I chose it. It’s so open, I can do whatever I want with, with that degree and hopefully I'll be on TV one day speaking the language if I'm lucky enough.
I think the thing I enjoy most about the subject is that Welsh is so much more than just a language.
You know, that there's so much history behind it, you know, looking into literature and how the poets create different poems and use different words to make different sounds is something I’m really enjoying at the moment.
You know, I had a taste of it in Wrexham. My family speak Welsh and but coming out here, it's just been so different. You know, people in the kebab shop after a night out are speaking Welsh! You turn to Welsh as your first language when you're in the shops, when you're in restaurants. And that's just something I’ve not been used to.
So it's been nice to be able to say to use Welsh as a first language rather than the secondary one. Favourite thing about Bangor? Honestly, I do think it's the Welsh community. We're like a family out here. I wasn't sure I was going to settle in, but I think I made friends for life here.
Living in JMJ with with the best people is is something I think that's the best thing about Bangor for me at the moment.
Go for it. Come here!
It’s a great university and there's a great life to be had here!
Lois Erin Jones The course has opened my eyes to all the opportunities available
Lois is studying Welsh at Bangor University
Why did you choose to study Welsh at Bangor University?
I chose to study Welsh language at Bangor as there is a very homely and supportive atmosphere in the Welsh Language Department. I realised that studying the Welsh language opens so many doors, and as the University is in a Welsh-speaking area, I was confident that studying here would be a great experience.
If you could give one piece of advice to students considering studying Welsh, what would it be?
Studying Welsh as a degree is very different to GCSE/A Level Welsh - there are so many more areas to study and you can choose which aspects to focus on, depending on what you enjoy. My advice is simply - go for it!
How can you make friends before starting university?
You'll be able to meet other applicants and be part of our Bangor student community even before arriving at Bangor! You can join the Campus Connect app when it goes live in February. In the app, you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. You'll be invited to join by email, which will also include your Bangor University reference number that you'll need to register.
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Meet some of your lecturers
Professor Angharad Price
I love reading and studying literature, as well as creative writing.
Creative writing is a process of discovery and seeing things in a new light, so the work is never boring or monotonous. It's always an adventure.
Being in the company of the students teaching and talking and creating.
There is a great community of students of all kinds in Bangor and the Welsh language is a central part of the entire life of the University and the surrounding area.
I believe that everyone has the ability to write creatively. It's about going for it. It is a process of discovery.
Professor Jerry Hunter
As an American, discovering American Welsh literature was an eye opener for me: it was amazing to learn that so much Welsh literature was published in the United States during the 19th century.
Yes. People - especially outside Wales - sometimes think that the Welsh language is a 'small' field as the Welsh language is a minority language. It must explained by stating that you could spend your life studying one century in the history of Welsh literature as there is so much interesting literature in the language!
Studying literature and analysing language provides you with great skills that are useful in many everyday contexts - when solving problems or when thinking creatively about anything.
Take full advantage of all the resources - academic and social - available at the University. You need to make sure you know about all the things that are available to you here in Bangor.
