The Welsh Language at UWTSD

Welsh Opportunities at UWTSD

UWTSD is a naturally bilingual University, where Welsh and English coexist in harmony. A high percentage of our staff and students across our campuses can speak Welsh and it is therefore possible for Welsh speakers to receive support through the medium of Welsh in all aspects of student life here. We are also very proud to support any student who wishes to learn Welsh or develop their Welsh-language skills during their time at the University.

Welsh Medium and Bilingual Courses

Here at UWTSD we have a range of Welsh medium and bilingual courses across our campuses. Perhaps you haven’t considered studying for your degree or part of your degree program through the medium of Welsh until now, or perhaps you don’t feel confident about studying your program entirely through the medium of Welsh. Don’t worry, you are in good hands. You will get support from the University throughout your studies, you won’t be alone.

Think of the doors that will open for you as graduates if you have studied at least part of your degree program through the medium of Welsh!

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Students at UWTSD who take Welsh-medium or bilingual undergraduate courses or modules have a special opportunity to obtain financial support from the University and Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
• £50 is awarded for every 10 credits successfully completed by an undergraduate student through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol awards a number of scholarships to students who study specific courses partly, or entirely, through the medium of Welsh.
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

• Y Gym Gym

Y Gym Gym

• Welsh Language Services Centre

Welsh Language Services Centre

UWTSD plays a key role in providing Welsh-medium higher education and has an active Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. The Branch organises a range of academic and social events for staff and students, from the annual lecture, conferences, freshers events and annual dinner, to the social choir and informal chats for Welsh learners. In addition, the Branch offers linguistic and financial support to Welsh-speaking students.

The Welsh Society – Y Gym Gym is run by University students, and various activities and social events are organised, providing plenty of opportunities to make friends and gain new experiences; from international rugby trips to sports competitions and the Intercollegiate Eisteddfod… there are opportunities and activities to suit everyone!

The University’s Welsh Language Services Centre is here to support you. As well as being responsible for promoting and developing Welsh-medium education opportunities, the centre is home to Rhagoriaith and Peniarth.

Learning Welsh at UWTSD

Here at UWTSD we are committed to training and preparing students for bilingual Wales. We provide Welsh lessons free of charge to our staff and students. Would you like to learn Welsh whilst at the University and embrace the opportunity to upskill yourself and prepare for future employment in a bilingual workplace? To register your interest and find out more about Welsh courses available, please contact us on tiwtorcymraeg@pcydds.ac.uk

Your Rights

You have a legal right to receive services in Welsh. These rights have been created as a result of ‘Welsh Language Standards’ introduced to the University.

• Counselling services in Welsh
• Meetings in Welsh
• Submit written work in Welsh
• Apply for financial support in Welsh
• Forms in Welsh
• Welcome booklet in Welsh
• Letters in Welsh
• Prospectus in Welsh
• A Welsh-speaking personal tutor
• Certificates in Welsh

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