UndergraduateFull-time

BA Welsh and the Celtic Languages

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Celtic Studies
Location
United Kingdom

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.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points104–120 UCAS points
A levelsBBB-BCC · gan gynnwys B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iaith* / BBB-BCC to inclu
GCSEC/4 · Subjects: English, Welsh
BTECDDM-DMM · BTEC National Diploma; a B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith Gyntaf neu Ail Iai; combined with A levels
International Baccalaureate28-30 · a B mewn lefel A Cymraeg Iaith

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

Fees

International students: £19,190 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,190 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

Campus

  • Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
East MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonNorth EastNorth WestNorthern IrelandScotlandSouth EastSouth WestWalesWest MidlandsYorkshire and the HumberAberystwyth University

Where you will study

Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom

Study in CeredigionWales

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