Education and Welsh

Education and Welsh is a combination that connects two areas of profound significance for Wales: the academic study of education as a field of inquiry and professional practice, and the Welsh language, the oldest living language in Britain and a central dimension of Welsh cultural and national identity. Welsh-medium education has grown substantially in Wales over recent decades, and the demand for professionals who can work confidently through the medium of Welsh in educational and related settings is considerable. This degree addresses that demand directly.

At Swansea University, this four-year full-time programme is research-informed and designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of Welsh-medium careers in education and beyond, as the current description accurately reflects. In your education studies, you will engage with the history and philosophy of education, the psychology of learning and development, curriculum theory and practice, educational policy, inclusive education, and the sociology of education. These provide the analytical frameworks for understanding how schools and other educational institutions work, what they are for, and how they can be improved.

In Welsh, you will develop your linguistic proficiency and your understanding of Welsh language, literature, and culture, equipping you to work effectively through the medium of Welsh in professional contexts.

Swansea's location in Wales, a genuinely bilingual society with active Welsh-medium institutions in education, broadcasting, government, and culture, provides an exceptional environment for studying this combination. The opportunity to use Welsh in your studies and daily life, not just to study it, is a distinctive advantage.

Graduates from education and Welsh programmes work in Welsh-medium and bilingual schools, further education, educational support services, community and adult education, Welsh government and public bodies, the Welsh arts and cultural sector, and a range of professional roles requiring Welsh language competence. Postgraduate study in education, Welsh studies, or related fields supports those seeking advanced professional qualifications or research careers.