Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus (Welsh, Media and Public Relations), BA (Hons)

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Course Overview

The degree meets the needs of twenty-first century students and employers. Combining the two disciplines provides a solid academic foundation as well as a broad range of transferrable and media-related skills which are valued by employers and are key to a range of careers in contemporary Wales. This course will not only provide students with the necessary knowledge of grammar and literature, language skills and transferable skills but will also help you 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. We know from experience that you should engage with potential employers throughout your time at Swansea University, and our contacts within the industry across Wales and Britain mean that you have the opportunity to meet and discuss your future with some of the UK's leading public relations producers, directors and practitioners.

Why Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus (Welsh, Media and Public Relations) at Swansea?

You will benefit from the skills and experience of prominent authors and poets on our academic team, including two Prifeirdd, and winners of the Wales Book of the Year competition.

Media at Swansea is ranked:

  • 8th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • 10th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Celtic Studies at Swansea is ranked:

  • 2nd in the UK Overall (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Your Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus (Welsh, Media and Public Relations) Experience

Our flexible degree structure with a range of optional modules gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.

We place great importance on helping you to develop the professional skills valued by employers and you will have work placements as part of your studies in your second and third years. We also arrange a variety of paid work placements, as well as voluntary placements.

Cymraeg, Cyfryngau a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus (Welsh, Media and Public Relations) Employment Opportunities

A first language Welsh degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, in fields such as marketing, media, politics, language planning, business, youth work, education, translation, and administration.

Modules

Your first year is made up of compulsory modules covering essential critical skills, translation, the poetic tradition, and the development of the Welsh language.

In your second and third years, you will have a wide choice of optional modules alongside core subjects, enabling you to develop your studies in line with your particular interests.  

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