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Welsh (Secondary PGCE)

Language and Area Studies

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  • Overview
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  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
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  • Career
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Overview

The Swansea University PGCE programme offers a rigorous curriculum focused on Welsh pedagogy, encouraging research and personal teaching approaches. It aims to develop reflective practitioners who are creative and adaptable in their teaching methods. Students enhance their Welsh competence while engaging with the subject.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 29, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£9,000N/A
Northern Ireland£9,000N/A
Scotland£9,000N/A
Wales£9,000N/A
EU£18,400N/A
International£18,400N/A

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Research-informed Reflective Practice (EDPM30)

    Optional
  • Professional Practice (EDP300)

    Core

About

Overview

The Swansea University Schools Partnership offers an integrated and rigorous PGCE programme designed to challenge students both academically and professionally.

Focus on Welsh Pedagogy

The PGCE Welsh programme emphasizes the development of a critical understanding of the Welsh language and its role in the school curriculum.

  • Encourages research and testing of personal teaching approaches.
  • Aims to identify effective techniques for teaching Welsh.

Commitment to Reflective Practice

Swansea University is dedicated to cultivating research-informed reflective practitioners who exhibit:

  • Creativity in teaching methods.
  • Flexibility to
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Subject Area Information

The Welsh language, or 'Cymraeg,' is a Celtic language spoken in Wales, parts of England, and by Welsh communities around the world. Courses in Welsh language studies are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the language, its structure, history, and cultural significance.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Welsh Language (Beginner Level)

  • 2. Intermediate Welsh Language

  • 3. Advanced Welsh Language

  • 4. Welsh Language and Culture

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Basic conversational skills
  • Reading and writing simple texts
  • Understanding fundamental grammar rules
  • Enhanced conversational abilities
  • Improved reading comprehension
  • Writing short essays
  • Fluency in conversation
  • Advanced reading and writing skills
  • Understanding and using idiomatic expressions
  • Understanding the historical and cultural context of the Welsh language
  • Ability to analyze Welsh texts
  • Appreciation of Welsh traditions and customs

Career

Proficiency in Welsh can lead to diverse career opportunities that contribute to the preservation and promotion of the Welsh language.

Potential Professions
  • Translator/Interpreter

    Providing services for government agencies, businesses, and cultural organizations.

  • Educator

    Teaching Welsh at various levels, from primary schools to universities, or working in adult education and language courses.

  • Cultural Officer

    Working with cultural institutions, museums, and heritage organizations to promote and preserve Welsh language and culture.

  • Media and Journalism

    Opportunities in Welsh-language media, including television, radio, and print journalism.

  • Tourism and Hospitality

    Roles in the tourism industry where knowledge of Welsh enhances the visitor experience and promotes cultural heritage.

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Singleton Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 8PP
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