Welsh (for Beginners),BA

On this BA Welsh (for Beginners) degree course you will learn Welsh as a complete beginner and you can look forward to becoming a fluent speaker, reader and writer of Welsh by the end of your studies.

You will start by studying intensive language modules that introduce you to vocabulary, simple patterns and everyday phrases where the emphasis is on speaking the language, and you will be taught in small, friendly groups by teaching staff who are experts in their field. As you move on through the course, you will join other students in the department and will become immersed in Welsh literature.

We offer exciting modules on all our courses, and Aberystwyth and its vibrant Welsh community is a place where you can flourish. To complement your studies, you will be able to take advantage of the proximity of the National Library of Wales and its wonderful collection of literary, audio and visual resources, and benefit from the lively Welsh social life in Aberystwyth. You can join UMCA, the union for Aberystwyth’s Welsh students, live in Pantycelyn hall or Fferm Penglais, and take part in a variety of fun activities that are organised for our Welsh speaking students.

Our Staff

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.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104

A Levels BBB-BCC. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / BBB-BCC. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study.

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
Saesneg neu Gymraeg / English or Welsh

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / DDM-DMM. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study.

International Baccalaureate:
30-28. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / 30-28. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study.

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% rhwng popeth. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / 75%-65% overall. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study.

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

During the course, you will develop a host of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Here are some examples:

• exploring and analysing data
• thinking creatively and effective problem solving
• working independently
• organising and managing time, including the ability to meet tight deadlines
• expressing ideas and communicating information clearly and coherently, orally and in writing
• self-motivation and self-reliance
• team work - the ability to discuss concepts in groups, discussing various ideas and reaching an agreement
• information technology skills.

What can I do with a degree in Welsh?

Feedback from employers consistently shows that a degree in Welsh is a sign of achievement at a high level, and there is evidence that there is great demand for graduates of this calibre in a variety of jobs.

Graduates of the Welsh Department enter into excellent jobs. Many go into education, while the Welsh media attracts many into performance, administration and production. Some of the department's graduates go into some aspect of social work or law. As a result of Welsh Language Legislation and the establishment of the National Assembly, there has been an increase in demand for civil servants who have Welsh language skills, and for translators and administrators across several areas. The combination of Welsh and Accounting and Finance offers a range of career prospects, from the tourism or book publishing industry to the police. The skills of researching and analysing that you will develop during your degree course will also provide a solid foundation for studying at postgraduate level and for a career in academia.

Learn more about the jobs of some of our graduates on the page Ydy fy swydd yn dy siwtio? / What job would suit you?

What opportunities for work experience will be available during my studies?

Learn about the different opportunities offered by our Careers Service.

Improve your employment opportunities with GO Wales and the Year in Employment Scheme (YES), both of which are managed by our Careers Service.