Welsh, Theatre and Media Undergraduate - 2021 Entry

This course provides a firm foundation in Welsh and offers the opportunity to study the fields of the theatre and media. It will provide exciting experiences for those who wish to follow a career, not only in the fields of the theatre and media, but also in education. You will study Welsh and Welsh literature, drama, theatre, television, radio and film. Creative flair and talent will be nurtured in the practical modules.   

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• We offer a wide choice of modules.
• You will be offered work placements where your academic transferable skills will be put to practical effect.
• We have a firm commitment to teaching small groups of students.
• In recent National Student Surveys, Welsh at Bangor achieved high satisfaction levels among its students (according to recent student surveys).
• You will be taught by academic staff who have extensive experience of working professionally within theatre and media.  

You will be taught through attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. You will also need to write essays, scripts and other productions. As part of the course, you'll be expected to attend theatric productions regularly 

Professional producers and directors for television, film and theatre are invited to discuss their work with students. 

Some modules are assessed by examinations and essays and others on the basis of coursework only.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Welsh, Theatre and Media Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Students may choose to buy books, but this is not compulsory as all books will be available in the library. The exact cost depends entirely on the individual student, but it could be estimated that students choose to spend around £20 per module.

If the student attends the graduation ceremony, c.£12 will be paid for student ticket and two guest tickets, and c.£40 to hire a gown (prices may change).

General University Costs

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee  for all placement, international and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

International (including EU) students

• International Student Tuition Fees
• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

For 2021 entry:

For joint degrees please also look at the entry requirements for the other chosen subject. Typical offer is based on a minimum 112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:•

• A Levels (including grade B in Welsh)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H6 in Welsh)
• BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM**
• City & Guilds Advanced Technical/ Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis**
• Access course with Welsh elemen
• Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information here. 

We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.

General University Requirements

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

EU and International Students' Entry Requirements

For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Bangor University International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

Graduates from the School of Welsh and Celtic Studies go on to careers in education, media/journalism, creative writing, the civil service, PR, marketing, the translation industry, language planning, the heritage industry and IT. Furthermore, this course will provide you with a range of rigorous analytical and presentational skills which will be vitally important in numerous other careers. Bangor also offers excellent opportunities at postgraduate level.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. 

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) 

With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.) 

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments. 

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.