BA Welsh
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA Welsh scheme is suitable for both first language and second language Welsh speakers. The second language pathway allows you to gain confidence and to gradually improve your spoken and written Welsh skills during the degree course. You will graduate with the same qualification as first language students and there will be particular support available to you outside the formal teaching hours, in the form of: a second language office, a mentoring scheme, a weekly second language cuppa, and supplementary online resources.
You will be taught by lecturers who are experts in their field. The Department leads the sector in fields such as creative writing, Welsh in the professional workplace and translation services, and everybody in the Department shares the aim of promoting a wider understanding of the Welsh language, its history, literature, and its place in the modern world. We offer a wide choice of modules on all our courses.
On the BA Cymraeg degree scheme you will study fascinating subjects that reflect the latest interests of our lecturers, from the history of our literature to contemporary literature, and from the sociology of the Welsh language to registers and dialects, and creative writing and scriptwriting Complementing your studies, you will be able to take advantage of the close proximity of the National Library of Wales and its amazing collections of literary and audio and visual media resources, and also benefit from a lively Welsh social life. You will be able to join the Aberystwyth Welsh Students' Union (UMCA), live in the Pantycelyn or Fferm Penglais halls of residence, and take part in numerous fun activities that are organised for our Welsh-speaking students. 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
- Pathways for both first language and second language Welsh speakers
- Second language support: dedicated office, mentoring scheme and online resources
- Modules span literature, sociolinguistics, dialects, creative writing and scriptwriting
- Department leads in creative writing, professional Welsh and translation
- Close access to the National Library of Wales collections
- Taught by research-active scholars who are experts in their fields
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC gan gynnwys B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iaith / BBB-BCC to include B in Welsh 1st or 2nd Language GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): Saesneg neu Gymraeg / Englis…
- A-level: BBB-BCC — gan gynnwys B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iaith / BBB-BCC to includ
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Welsh
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC National Diploma; a B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iai; 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 £2,000Caru 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 £1,000International 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 £1,000Margaret 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 £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo 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
- Welsh teacher
- Journalist
- Scriptwriter
- Bilingual communications officer
- Editor
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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