Aberystwyth University

BA Professional Welsh

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Welsh Language Legislation and the establishment of the National Assembly has led to an increase in demand for high calibre graduates - individuals who are competent to join a professional workforce, and to work confidently through the medium of Welsh and English. This means that it is a very exciting time to study Welsh at university level. The Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University is the home of Cymraeg Proffesiynol.

The course was first introduced in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. This is a select course, which means that the teaching takes place in small groups. These sessions reflect team meetings that happen in the world of work.

You will be taught by lecturers who are experts in their field and by guest speakers who represent a number of professions where Welsh is used. The course is coordinated by Dr Rhianedd Jewell, Senior Lecturer, who gives all her attention to this course. You will have the chance to: learn skills such as presenting, marketing, editing, translating and professional writing complete a work placement in a bilingual institution and build valuable networks learn from employers and professional workers who work through the medium of Welsh in a variety of fields choose from a selection of literary, linguistic and creative modules that are available in the Department.

To complement your studies, you will have an opportunity to be part of a vibrant Welsh social life here in Aberystwyth. You can enjoy activities organised by UMCA (the Welsh Students' Union), Pantycelyn hall, rugby trips, Pantycelyn choir, evenings such as Gwobrau'r Selar (Welsh pop music event), and more. All academic staff in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies are research active scholars and experts in their chosen fields of study, including the study of languages and literatures as well as creative writing.

Key highlights

  • Work placement in a bilingual institution to build professional networks
  • Skills in presenting, marketing, editing, translating and professional writing
  • Small-group teaching sessions modelled on workplace team meetings
  • Guest speakers from professions that operate through the medium of Welsh
  • Choice of literary, linguistic and creative modules across the department
  • Taught by research-active experts in languages, literature and creative writing

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC gan gynnwys B mewn Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf / BBB-BCC to include B in Welsh 1st Language GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): Saesneg neu Gymraeg / English or Welsh BTEC National Dipl…
  • A-level: BBB-BCC — gan gynnwys B mewn Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf / BBB-BCC to include B
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Welsh
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC National Diploma; a B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf / DDM-DMM; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — a B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith
  • Degree: 1st — 75%

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Translator
  • Bilingual communications officer
  • Editor
  • Marketing officer
  • Welsh language officer
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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