Education and Welsh with a Year Abroad (a Pathway for Second Language Students) - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

Our Education and Welsh with a Year Abroad (a Pathway for Second Language Students), BA (Hons) is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year degree which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field.It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of the Welsh language, Welsh language rights, multiculturism, language and society and literature. As well as psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.Employability is a key theme and you will have the chance to put your study into practice through optional work placements that include local schools, authorities, businesses and charities.You will study the theory linked to learning, teaching and assessment and will gain an understanding of curriculum design.You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.You will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk

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