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Diploma of Welsh Second Language
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year full-time A Level in Welsh Second Language at Gower College Swansea, Covering reading, Writing and speaking Welsh.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic literacy
- Quantitative reasoning
- Subject knowledge
- And independent study habits. Prepare for further study through assessed coursework and constructive feedback.
Career outcomes
- Higher education in Welsh
- Media
- Education
Curriculum
- Improves reading
- Writing and speaking in Welsh: grammar
- Tenses and mutations
- Analysis of poetry and plays
- Short stories
- The Welsh in society module and a personal creative coursework project. Year one focuses on the film Patagonia
- Five set poems and grammar.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Seven GCSEs grade C or above
- Including English Language Grade C or above in Welsh second language at GCSE. Full course only. First language Welsh GCSE not accepted Recommended for students who wish to practice and improve their Welsh skills and immerse themselves in the language.
Accepted academic background
GCSEs (or international equivalent), Transcripts for the last 2 years, Online interview, Age 16+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the relevant course entry requirements
- Tuition fees and available intake. Complete the college international application form and submit it to international admissions. Include the documents requested for the course
- Such as academic records
- Identification and English proficiency evidence where required. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Gorseinon Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Languages |
| Department | Department of Welsh Second Language |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5. An interview is required.

