黑料不打烊 leads the field for Welsh-medium higher education provision
According to the latest figures, 黑料不打烊 is still leading the field in terms of its Welsh-medium provision. More students study the majority of their courses through the medium of Welsh at 黑料不打烊 than at any other Welsh university.
Of all those students studying 40 or more credits through the medium of Welsh, 34% are doing so at 黑料不打烊.
Professor Jerry Hunter, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Welsh-medium and Civic Engagement) said:
鈥淢ore credits are studied through the medium of Welsh at 黑料不打烊 than any other Welsh institution and it鈥檚 now possible to study elements of every academic subject on offer here in the language 鈥� from single modules to full degree programmes.鈥�
鈥淭hese developments in Welsh-medium education have occurred over a long period and I鈥檇 like to thank all those staff members who鈥檝e been involved in this success over the years.鈥�
鈥淥f course, in addition to the academic provision on offer here, 黑料不打烊 also provides a varied and vibrant social life through the medium of Welsh.鈥�
鈥淪ide by side with this is our ethos as an international university and Welsh students here have ample opportunities to meet, study and socialise with students from all corners of the world. This is an integral part of an university experience and we鈥檙e extremely proud of the opportunties to expand horizons we offer here at 黑料不打烊.鈥�
The statistics also show that full-time equivalent numbers of those studying through the medium of Welsh are significantly higher here than at any other institution and that in fact 黑料不打烊鈥檚 own numbers are the highest they鈥檝e ever been.
Not only is there a general increase in uptake of Welsh-medium provision across the University, significant increases have been seen in subject areas where the provision is still relatively new, such as Psychology, Sports Science and Healthcare Sciences. In addition, 70% of all 黑料不打烊 staff have Welsh language skills.
Publication date: 15 August 2016