Swansea University provides a number of opportunities for you to both study and socialise through the medium of Welsh and you’re actively encouraged to do so. Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF data* over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability. The Welsh language provision is an integral part of the gold standard on offer here and is available across a broad range of subject areas. Your academic work can be submitted and assessed through the medium of Welsh across all subject areas. ACADEMI HYWEL TEIFI The University’s Academi Hywel Teifi is a centre of excellence for studying the Welsh language, its literature, and culture. It gives Welsh-speaking students, or those keen to learn the language, the opportunity to study courses through the medium of Welsh and significantly increase graduate employment prospects in the process. For detailed information about the Welsh-medium provision on offer, please pick up a Welsh prospectus or visit our website. WELSH-MEDIUM
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY BRANCH OF THE COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL Swansea University works in partnership with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the University’s branch is situated within Academi Hywel Teifi. Its main aim is to provide students with assistance and support to study and socialise through the medium of Welsh. The branch arranges all kinds of activities during the year, including events for schools, welcome events for freshers, events for Welsh-speaking students, formal meetings, discussion forums, gigs and much more! WELSH-MEDIUM SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to the Coleg Cymraeg scholarships available to Swansea University students who choose to study part of their degree through the medium of Welsh, Academi Hywel Teifi also offers additional undergraduate scholarships and bursaries for students studying through the medium of Welsh. Engaging with Welsh language provision within your degree could include taking lectures, tutorials, seminars and workplace-based contact hours in Welsh. Applications are received annually from students at all levels of study. For more information and guidelines on how to apply, visit: swansea.ac.uk/scholarships
My main role as SU Welsh Affairs Officer is to represent all students of the Welsh community within the University. I can be seen as their main contact with the Students Union, ensuring that their voice is heard within it. Welsh students can come to me with any questions or suggestions that they would like to raise in terms of their university experience. In addition to this, I strive to ensure that life as a Welsh Swansea University student is full of fun, opportunities and has the feeling of a close community!
Megan Fflur Colbourne, SU Welsh Affairs Officer
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