Aberystwyth University

BA Welsh and the Celtic Languages

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course is taught in one of the foremost departments in the UK for the study of Welsh and the Celtic Languages, and we offer a broad range of modules that are sure to fire your imagination. The course is designed to facilitate your linguistic development, and students on this scheme therefore usually spend a semester of their third year studying at a university abroad. This experience gives you the opportunity to develop your language skills and your confidence, while also acquiring a life skill much admired by employers - the ability to live and work independently.

You will be taught by teaching staff who are experts in their fields and part of an inspiring team of experts who lead the world in the subject of Welsh and Irish culture, and you will be able to choose from a fascinating collection of modules that reflect the latest research interests of our lecturers. To complement your studies, you will be able to benefit from a programme of stimulating events by attending a wealth of public lectures, book launch evenings, performances and talks in the Department itself and elsewhere. You can also take advantage of the collections of rare literature in the National Library of Wales which is situated very near Penglais Campus.

Lastly, by choosing to come and study in Aberystwyth, you will live in a location like no other in one of the strongholds of the Welsh language. Where better to study Welsh together with some of Europe’s other oldest languages. You can also enjoy the social aspects of the Welsh community here.

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

  • Usually spend a semester of third year studying at a university abroad
  • Taught by research-active experts in Welsh and Irish culture
  • Modules reflect lecturers' latest research, including creative writing
  • Public lectures, book launches, performances and talks within the Department
  • Rare literature collections at the nearby National Library of Wales
  • Study in one of the strongholds of the Welsh language

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 / Engl…
  • A-level: BBB-BCC — gan gynnwys B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iaith* / BBB-BCC to inclu
  • 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

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

  • Welsh-English translator
  • Welsh language officer
  • Journalist
  • Broadcast researcher
  • Archivist
  • 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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