Polisi A Chynllunio Ieithyddol (Language Policy and Planning)

Entry requirements

Normally, a 2.1 or above in a first degree in a relevant area and/or relevant professional experience with evidence of recent study. Applicants will be interviewed.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Please note that this is a Welsh language course.

The number of bilingual and multilingual communities and workplaces is growing, and language planning is an area of increasing importance. Consequently, there is a greater demand for individuals who have the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate effective strategies and systems to promote linguistic equality. As linguistic considerations become a priority for many fields - development, planning, education, health, IT, marketing – there is a requirement for staff across a wide range of areas to develop an understanding and skills in the field of language planning. Furthermore, the publication of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure (2011) has changed the legal framework regarding the use of the Welsh language and therefore means an even greater demand for a bilingual, versatile workforce.

The MA in Language Policy and Planning explores, in an innovative and comprehensive manner, a field that is becoming increasingly important in Wales and beyond. The programme benefits from the expertise of a number of Bangor University schools in the fields of Social Sciences, Linguistics, Law, Business, Welsh, and Health Sciences that will give students an understanding of the theoretical questions regarding Language Planning, as well as the vitally important applied questions.

Information for international students

Please note that this is a Welsh language course.

Fees and funding

The School offers various bursaries each year to students towards the tuition fees of the Language Policy and Planning MA. In addition, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offers various bursaries to students studying full time. Students are required to follow the course through the medium of Welsh, as far as that is possible. The bursaries are awarded as a discount on course fees.