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Studying Welsh at postgraduate level allows you to engage critically with one of Europe’s oldest living literary traditions, from medieval texts such as the Mabinogion, the heroic poetry of the Book of Aneirin and the love and nature poetry of Dafydd ap Gwilym to modern literature from writers such as T. Gwynn Jones, Saunders Lewis, Kate Roberts and T.H. Parry-Williams that continues to shape the literature of Wales.

You could explore questions around language, identity and society, including the survival of minority languages, Welsh diaspora communities, nationalism, multiculturalism and devolution.

You can study through the medium of Welsh or English, developing high level linguistic, analytical and research skills in a supportive bilingual academic environment.

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ offers a unique opportunity to study at postgraduate level through the medium of Welsh. Across a wide range of subjects, you can engage with advanced study, research and assessment in Welsh, supported by academic staff who are fluent Welsh speakers and active researchers in their fields.

Studying through Welsh allows you to deepen your subject knowledge while strengthening your academic and professional language skills in a supportive environment.

Postgraduate study at Bangor helps you develop high‑level skills valued across education, public services and professional sectors. You will build confidence in critical analysis, independent research and academic writing, supported through structured teaching, supervision and feedback.

Whether completing coursework, presentations or a dissertation, you will gain the skills needed to work professionally in Wales and beyond.

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ sits in one of the strongest Welsh-speaking regions, where the language is part of daily life across both campus and the wider community. This creates a rich linguistic and cultural environment for postgraduate study, rooted in a strong sense of place, identity and belonging.

Living and studying in North Wales means being surrounded by outstanding natural landscapes that support your wellbeing and balance, alongside a vibrant culture that enhances your academic experience.

At Bangor, you will become part of a welcoming and supportive academic community. From the start of your degree, you will receive tailored personal and academic support, helping you build confidence and independence at postgraduate level.

You will be taught by an academic team that includes some of the most influential writers and poets in contemporary Wales. Their work actively shapes the literary and cultural landscape, bringing fresh insight and real-world relevance into your studies.

Our staff are internationally recognised for both their creative and scholarly achievements, with honours including Book of the Year, Prose and Drama Medals, and the prestigious Chairs and Crowns awarded at Eisteddfod yr Urdd and the National Eisteddfod.

Studying alongside such inspiring figures means you will engage directly with those who are contributing to the ongoing story of Welsh literature and culture. Their experience and expertise will support and challenge you to develop your own critical voice, creativity and research at postgraduate level.