Modules for course R806 | BA/MLPRE
BA Modern Languages & Philosophy, Ethics & Religion

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules Modern Languages Students must take 40 credits of language modules, by selecting a pair of language modules at the appropriate level in their chosen language. Students may pursue French or Spanish via the medium of English or Welsh. Students must choose to either take Language A and B (beginners or post-GCSE) or Language 1 (post A-level) in the chosen language, depending on their prior knowledge. Each language (French and Spanish), each medium (Welsh and English) and each level (Beginner and Intermediate) have an A module and a B module. A modules run in semester 1; B modules run in semester 2. When choosing language modules, students must choose A+B pairs of modules that match for language, medium and level.
French - Beginners A The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCF-1043 Beginners French A Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
LZF-1043 Beginners French A (20) (Semester 1)
French - Beginners B The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCF-1044 Beginners French B Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
LZF-1044 Beginners French B (20) (Semester 2)
French - Intermediate A The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCF-1041 Intermediate French A Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
LZF-1041 Intermediate French A (20) (Semester 1)
French - Intermediate B The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCF-1042 Intermediate French B Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
LZF-1042 Intermediate French B (20) (Semester 2)
Spanish - Beginners A The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCS-1043 Beginners Spanish A Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
LZS-1043 Beginners Spanish A (20) (Semester 1)
Spanish - Beginners B The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCS-1044 Beginners Spanish B Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
LZS-1044 Beginners Spanish B (20) (Semester 2)
Spanish - Intermediate A The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCS-1041 Intermediate Spanish A Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
LZS-1041 Intermediate Spanish A (20) (Semester 1)
Spanish - Intermediate B The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LCS-1042 Intermediate Spanish B Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
LZS-1042 Intermediate Spanish B (20) (Semester 2)
Modern Languages: Cultural Modules The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
LXE-1702 Transnational Cultures (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-1025 Lang & Cult Toolkit (20) (Semester 2)
Philosophy, Ethics And Religion modules The student must take 60 credits from the modules.
HPS-1004 Death of God (20) (Semester 1)
HPS-1007 Debating Islam (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-1331 Morality's Judgment (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-1102 Intro to Ancient Philosophy (20) (Semester 2)
VPR-1110 Themes - Eastern Religion/Phil (20) (Semester 2)
HPS-1005 Existentialism (20) (Semester 2)

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules Modern Languages The student must take 40 credits from the modules.
Chinese Language
LZC-2040 Chinese Language Skills (40) Core (Full Term)
German Language
LZG-2040 Gegenwartssprache I (40) Core (Full Term)
French Language in English or Welsh The student must take a maximum of 40 credits from the modules.
LCF-2040 Sgiliau Iaith Ffrangeg Cymraeg (40) Core (Full Term)
LZF-2040 French Language Skills (40) Core (Full Term)
Spanish Language in English or Welsh The student must take a maximum of 40 credits from the modules.
LCS-2040 Iaith Sbaeneg 1 Cymraeg (40) Core (Full Term)
LZS-2040 Spanish Language 1 (40) Core (Full Term)
Optional Modules - ML The student must take 20 credits from the modules.
LXE-2012 Identities in World Cinema (20) (Semester 1)
LXS-2024 History of Galicia (20) (Semester 2)
LXS-2028 Galician (20) (Semester 2)
LXE-2025 Reading Fantastic Literatures (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules - PE&R The student must take 60 credits from the modules.
HPS-2206 Sex and Society (20) (Semester 1)
HPS-2009 Exorcism (20) (Semester 1)
SXS-2035 Classical Social Theory (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-2400 Buddhism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-2220 Political Philosophy (20) (Semester 2)
VPR-2050 The Existential Struggle (20) (Semester 2)
UXS-2901 AI and Society (20) (Semester 2)
Medieval Philosophy The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
VPC-2000 Medieval Philosophy 2026-27 Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-2000 Medieval Philosophy 2026-27 (20) (Semester 1)
Judaism in the Modern World The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
VPC-2404 Iddewiaeth yn Byd Modern Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
VPR-2404 Judaism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 2)
Work Placement Semester 2 The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
HAC-2005 Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 2 Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
HPS-2005 Work Placement - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2)

Year 3 Modules

Study Placement: Re-sit modules Please note that students only need to do one of these modules if they do not pass the requisite 15 Bangor credits per semester during a year abroad placement. If a student fails to pass 15 Bangor credits in a single semester, then they need to do LXE-9015. If a student fails to pass 15 Bangor credits in a both semesters, then they need to do LXE-9030.
LXE-9015 Placement Abroad 1 Sem (Alt) (15) (Full Term)
LXE-9030 Placement Abroad 1 Year (Alt) (30) (Full Term)
Work Placement / British Council Assisstantship Students may search for a work placement in the relevant country, to be approved by the Department. In addition, with the support of the Department, students can apply to work as English language assistants in the relevant country via the British Council. They have to complete the following modules: LXE-9006: Work Placement Abroad 1 Semester (semester 1 or 2) [15 credits] LXE-9007: Work Placement Abroad 1 Year (semesters 1 and 2) [30 credits]They have to complete the following modules:
LXE-9006 Placement Abroad 1 Semester (15) (Full Term)
LXE-9007 Placement Abroad 1 Year (30) (Full Term)

Year 4 Modules

Compulsory Modules The student must take 40 credits from the modules.
Chinese Language
LZC-3040 Advance Chinese Lang Skills (40) Core (Full Term)
German Language
LZG-3040 Gegenwartssprache II (3 Major) (40) Core (Full Term)
Italian Language
LZI-3040 Italian Language 2 (3 Major) (40) Core (Full Term)
French Language The student must take a maximum of 40 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
LCF-3040 Sgiliau Iaith Ffrang. -3 Iaith Cymraeg (40) Core (Full Term)
LZF-3040 French Lang. Skills (3 Major) (40) Core (Full Term)
Spanish Language The student must take a maximum of 40 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
LCS-3040 Iaith Sbaeneg 2 (3 Iaith) Cymraeg (40) Core (Full Term)
LZS-3040 Spanish Language 2 (3 Major) (40) Core (Full Term)
Optional Modules - ML The student must take 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
LXC-3300 Key topics in Chinese Studies (20) (Full Term)
LXS-3018 Reading Contemporary Galician (20) (Semester 2)
Dissertation Modules The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
LCE-3000 Traethawd Hir Anrh Sengl (Cym) Cymraeg (20) (Full Term)
LXE-3333 Single Hons Diss (Target Lang) (20) (Full Term)
LXE-3000 Single Hons Dissertation (Eng) (20) (Full Term)
Press Dosier Modules The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules. The student may not take more than 1 module.
LCE-3200 Astudio'r Cyfryngau Cymraeg (20) (Full Term)
LXE-3200 Press Dossier (20) (20) (Full Term)
Optional Modules - PE&R The student must take 60 credits from the modules.
HPS-3009 Exorcism (20) (Semester 1)
HPS-3206 Sex and Society (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-3400 Buddhism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 1)
VPR-3331 20th Century Phil of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
VPR-3220 Political Philosophy (20) (Semester 2)
SXS-3030 Globalisation & Social Change (20) (Semester 2)
UXS-3903 AI and Society (20) (Semester 2)
Dissertation The student must take a maximum of 40 credits from the modules.
HPS-3006 Dissertation (40) (Full Term)
HAC-3006 Traethawd Hir Cymraeg (40) (Full Term)
Judaism in the Modern World The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
VPR-3404 Judaism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 2)
VPC-3404 Iddewiaeth yn y Byd Modern Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
Work Placement The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.
HPS-3001 Work Placement (20) (Semester 2)
HAC-3001 Lleoliad Gwaith Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)