Welsh and History BA (Hons)

Bangor University

United Kingdom, Bangor

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Bangor University

United Kingdom , Bangor

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

QV51

Campuses

Bangor

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 13-Sep-2026

Welsh and History BA (Hons)

About

This course enables you to study the interaction between history, literature and language. You can study Welsh history modules and can also choose modules covering the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world. The provision in Welsh ranges from the tales of the Mabinogion to contemporary literature. Your linguistic studies will encompass the history of Welsh and its practical use for work-related purposes in preparation for employment in areas such as the civil service, local government, broadcasting, publishing, teaching, translation and arts sectors.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

A world-renowned centre for the study of Welsh, Welsh History and Celtic Studies.
Extensive library holdings and a unique University archives and research collection.
Excellent teaching reputation and a combination of innovative course-design and small group teaching / personal attention.
Study in Gwynedd, an area steeped in history (including UNESCO World Heritage Sites), and where Welsh remains the living language of the majority.

Additional Course Options

This course is available as a 4-year ‘with Placement Year’ option. Please apply for Welsh and History with Placement Year BA.

International Experience Year

This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study or work abroad for 1 additional year. You will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title on graduating.

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to see a different way of life, learn about new cultures and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. There are a wide variety of destinations and partner universities to choose from. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills.

You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option at any time during your degree at Bangor and make your application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.

Read more about the International Experience Year programme and see the studying or working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 Entry Requirements

Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:

A Levels: including grade B in Welsh (or a grade B in a humanities subject studies through the medium of Welsh - e.g. History, Geography, Religious Studies); History preferred but not required; General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted
BTEC National Extended Diploma**: DMM-DDM
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM-DDM
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis
International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Welsh**
Access**: pass required
Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.

We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.

We also welcome applications from mature learners.

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.

*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.

**Can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh or taken through the medium of Welsh (e.g. A Levels).