About this course

This AS Level is to be sat within a full-time A Level programme for students wishing to follow on from the GCSE Welsh Second Language qualification.

What you will study

There are 3 Units to cover during the AS year.

Unit 1: Oral Examination

Section A will cover the topic of Discussing a Film

Section B will cover Personal Response

Unit 2: Non-examination Assessment

Involves writing 3 extended pieces, totalling 1500-2000 words on topics including:

A specific area of Wales
A social Issue
A cultural issue
A vocational issue
An historical subject
A political issue

The 3 pieces should be presented in 3 of the following formats:

A report/article
A portrait
A story
A conversation/interview
A letter
A blog
A diary

Unit 3: The Use of Language and Poetry

Section A: A composite question which includes different types of linguistic exercises

Section B: 3 questions based on the prescribed texts.

Iwan Rhys: Caerdydd
Grahame Davies: Lerpwl
Gwion Hallam: Dim ond serch
Myrddin ap Dafydd: Twyll
Tudur Dylan Jones: Newyddion

Teaching and assessment methods:

Unit 1: Oral Examination - 15% of the A Level

Unit 2: Non-examination Assessment - Coursework 10% of the A Level

Unit 3: The Use of Language and Poetry – Written Paper 15% of the A Level

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Entry requirements

Individual Subject Entry Requirements C in GCSE Welsh

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Key information

Start date

3 September 2025

End date

21 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

4.5 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Maps & directions

Course code

ASCC3F40

L3

Qualification

Welsh Language - AS

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Progression onto the A2 year of Welsh as a Second Language.

Beyond the A2 qualification, this is a suitable subject for any student wishing to study Wales or the Welsh Language at University, as well as a number of humanities and social science subjects including History, Geography, Politics and Media. This qualification will also support those seeking a place on a Welsh medium University Course.