Professional Welsh BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Cymraeg Proffesiynol 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
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 | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £18500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £15500 - £23500 | £18000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32600 | £18167 | £22182 |
25-75 percentile range | £29467 - £33333 | £14369 - £21274 | £16909 - £25591 |
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Course Description
Course for first language candidates only.
The establishment of the Welsh Parliament and the later addition of more powers along with the Welsh Language Act was a trigger for the need for high quality graduates - individuals who are qualified to join a professional workforce, and to work confidently through the Welsh and English. Because of that, it is an extremely exciting time to study Welsh at university. When choosing to study the Professional Welsh BA course, you will be joining an innovative Welsh course which focuses on practical and vocational skills suitable for the professional workplace in contemporary Wales and beyond. Today, employers, as well as prospective students and parents, are looking for a 'gold standard' degree in Welsh. This is that degree.
Why study Professional Welsh at Aber?
- Professional Welsh Home - This course was first presented in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength since then.
- High Standards - As a department we maintain consistently high standards and present attractive, interesting and relevant courses to our way of seeing Wales and the world through the Welsh language.
- Experts - You will be taught by lecturers who are experts in their fields.
- Designated Professional Welsh Lecturer - The course is coordinated by Dr Rhianedd Jewell, the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's designated lecturer in Professional Welsh, who gives special attention to this course.
- Variety - You can choose from a wide variety of interesting subjects, from translation, editing and publishing to creative writing and promoting heritage.
- Excellent Results - Our graduates' results in Professional Welsh are of a very high standard.
- Small Groups - This is a selective course, and therefore the learning takes place in small groups. These sessions reflect the work world team meetings.
- Vibrant Welsh Social Life - In Aberystwyth you can live through the medium of Welsh and enjoy the social element of the Welsh community here: UMCA (Aberystwyth Cymraeg Students' Union) activities, Pantycelyn hall, rugby trips, Pantycelyn choir, and more.
- Student Satisfaction - In the recent national survey of student satisfaction, there was 100% overall satisfaction in the area of Welsh Studies and 94% overall satisfaction in the Department (NSS 2020).
- The National Library - In addition to the extensive resources that the University has, the Department is on the doorstep of the National Library - a copyright library that has over 6 million books, maps and prints and you can join for free no!
Here is a summary of what you may study during the three-year degree scheme.
Year 1
In the first year you will study the Introduction to Professional Welsh module. As the name suggests, this module provides an introduction to the field. You will learn a range of skills such as simultaneous translation, administrative skills, public speaking, editing and marketing. You will have the opportunity to work as a team and to develop your marketing skills when organizing the Literature and Song Night. You will be allowed to act on the editorial board of Y Ddraig, the Department's literary magazine. You and the other students will commission and edit the work.
Year 2 and 3
In the second and third year you will follow four Professional Welsh modules:
Welsh in the Workplace - This is a work experience module; Conversion and Adaptation - Translation module; Bro a Bywyd - discussing tourism and literary heritage; Long Project - an opportunity to work on an original research project in the field of Professional Welsh. You can also choose from a wide variety of other modules in the Department.
How will I be taught?
Through a combination of traditional lectures, seminars and other innovative learning methods. The groups are smaller and the atmosphere more informal in the seminars, in order to foster a more open discussion.
How will I be assessed?
The students' work is assessed through examinations, through regular assessment, and through setting and marking of essays and exercises.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cymraeg Proffesiynol BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include B in A-level Welsh 1st Language.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Welsh Studies
All Welsh Studies courses of Aberystwyth University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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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. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Professional Welsh BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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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)
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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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