Aberystwyth University
Welsh/Education BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Cymraeg/Education BA (Hons) and other courses in Welsh Studies at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Welsh Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
92 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Education

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Welsh Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £16000 £19000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £27000 £11500 - £20000 £14000 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Education

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22931 £18458 £20811
25-75 percentile range £17663 - £27007 £13140 - £23860 £14575 - £27263

Course Description

The BA (Hons) Welsh and Education course will enable you to develop your skills and competences in the Welsh language and further study Welsh Literature alongside Education. This degree scheme is a perfect combination if you are considering a career in education together with the qualified skills developed in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies. On successful completion of this degree, students will be eligible to apply for Primary or Secondary Postgraduate Teacher Training (PGT). In addition, if you have met the entry requirements, students will be eligible for an interview for a Postgraduate Teacher Training (PGT) Primary or Secondary course in Aberystwyth.

Why study Education and Welsh? An opportunity to study core Education modules and combine the theoretical and practical elements of Welsh and Celtic Studies. Be taught by professionals including teachers, and also receive lectures from leading researchers in this field. An opportunity to improve your ability to collaborate with others. Learning in an exceptional environment with first class facilities. Studying for a degree in Welsh will equip you with a wide variety of transferable skills which are very valuable to employers. These include:

  • research and analyze data;
  • think creatively and solve problems efficiently;
  • work independently;
  • organizing and managing time, including the ability to meet tight deadlines;
  • expressing ideas and communicating information in a clear and orderly manner, orally and in writing;
  • self-motivation and self-reliance;
  • teamwork, being able to discuss concepts in groups, discussing various ideas and reaching an agreement;
  • information technology skills. Our graduates have been successful in the fields of: Learning and Education; Broadcasting; Social Care; Nursing; Speech therapy; Marketing and Communications; Local Government.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cymraeg/Education BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University

35% Sales occupations
25% Natural and social science professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Welsh Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each component.

PTE Academic 62

With minimum scores of 51 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 88

With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to assist students. Our long-running Entrance Scholarship competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine an Entrance Scholarship with any, or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include the means-tested Aberystwyth Bursary, the Sports and Music Scholarships, bursaries for care leavers/young carers/expatriate students and a range of department-specific awards. Visit our website for full details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cymraeg/Education, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Welsh/Education BA (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £16520 year 1
International £16520 year 1

Additional fee information

The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.

Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

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