Welsh/Music BA (Hons)
Bangor University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Cymraeg (Welsh) and Music BA (Hons) and other courses in Welsh Studies at Bangor 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £19000 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £14500 - £23000 | £17000 - £28000 |
All CAH19 courses of Bangor University
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21734 | £18355 | £22142 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18200 - £25232 | £13518 - £22802 | £16781 - £27908 |
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Course Description
There is a close connection between music and literature in Wales. By combining the two subjects you will be equipped with knowledge of language, literature and musical skills appropriate to a good variety of careers including the arts and heritage sectors and education and broadcasting. There are opportunities to join the University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir and various other student societies and your musical experience will extend far beyond the lecture room. Welsh in Bangor is also much more than a degree course. It is a cultural package that will enable you to play a professional and fulfilling role in creating a truly bilingual Wales.
This is a course that allows you to enjoy all the wealth of literature, drama and creative culture of the Welsh language alongside all the wealth of the musical world in Wales and across the world. It is a dynamic combination of the creative, the practical and the academic and that in two areas that have a close and exciting connection with each other. Students who enjoy creative activity can follow poetry and prose workshops in Welsh, and at the same time follow music composition modules. This is much more than a degree course: it offers a cultural package that will enable you to play a creative role in contemporary Welsh culture. Remember also that Bangor University's dynamic cultural community gives you the opportunity to join choirs, bands and orchestras, as well as perform at eisteddfodau and cultural festivals. Bangor University has two concert halls, four electroacoustic studios, and Canolfan Pontio hosts many events in the fields of drama, literature, film and music. By combining Welsh and Music you will be armed with a wide knowledge of language, literature as well as musical skills that are appropriate for all types of careers. You will learn new analytical skills in order to respond originally to literature and music, and you will also see the relevance of the Welsh tradition to some of the world's most important cultural forms, considering how writers and musicians have responded to the demands of the times. Enjoy all this alongside learning practical skills that are increasingly in demand in Welsh workplaces today, from writing confidently and effectively in Welsh, to translating and scripting; and from performing, composing and using music in the community, to learn the age-old skills of harmony and counterpoint. The variety and richness of this degree course is extremely valuable, and the two subjects really enrich each other. 'International Experience Year' and 'Year on Placement' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to consider these options fully after starting your course in Bangor and you can apply to transfer to one of these options at the appropriate time. There is more information about these options on our website, and please feel free to contact us if you have any queries. If you do not have the required qualifications for this degree level course, or if you want to return to education following a period away, then the Foundation Year Program may be the right choice for you. Apply for Welsh for beginners (with Foundation Year) or Music (with Foundation Year) W30F.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cymraeg (Welsh) and Music BA (Hons) at Bangor University
| 35% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Mae angen medru darllen hen nodiant i wneud unrhyw un o'r cyrsiau Cerddoriaeth. Mae pwyntiau o arholiadau safonau cerdd yn cael eu hystyried lle bo hynny'n briodol, er nad ydynt fel rheol yn cael eu cynnwys yn y cynnig. Cerdd: Gellir eu hystyried ar y cyd â gradd B mewn Cerddoriaeth Lefel A; neu deilyngdod yng Ngradd 5 Theori/Gradd 7 Ymarferol/ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool; neu'r Fagloriaeth Ryngwladol Uwch mewn Cerddoriaeth. Cymraeg: Gellir ystyried cymwysterau Lefel 3 ar y cyd â chymhwyster arall mewn Cymraeg (e.e. Safon Uwch, IB Uwch). All Music courses: the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, although are not normally included in the offer. Music: Level 3 qualifications can also be considered in conjunction with a grade B in A level Music, merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical, or IB Higher in Music. Welsh: Level 3 qualifications can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh (e.g. A-level, IB Higher).
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Welsh Studies
All Welsh Studies courses of Bangor 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)
Rydym yn hapus i dderbyn cyfuniadau o'r cymwysterau a restrir uchod, yn ogystal â chymwysterau Lefel 3 amgen fel City & Guilds, Cwrs Mynediad a Diploma Technegol Estynedig Caergrawnt. Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr hŷn. Cerdd: Gellir eu hystyried ar y cyd â gradd B mewn Cerddoriaeth Lefel A; neu deilyngdod yng Ngradd 5 Theori/Gradd 7 Ymarferol/ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool; neu'r Fagloriaeth Ryngwladol Uwch mewn Cerddoriaeth. Cymraeg: Gellir ystyried cymwysterau Lefel 3 ar y cyd â chymhwyster arall yn y Gymraeg (e.e. Safon Uwch, IB Uwch). Os nad ydych yn meddwl y byddwch yn cwrdd a’r gofynion mynediad a nodwyd, efallai y gallwch gael mynediad i’r cwrs hwn trwy lwybr Blwyddyn Sylfaen. Gwelwch: Music with Foundation Year (W30F) neu Cymraeg i Ddechreuwyr (Q565). Ymgeiswyr Rhyngwladol: derbyniwn gymwysterau ymadael â’r ysgol cyfwerth â lefel A/Lefel 3 a/neu diplomâu colegau o wledydd ledled y byd (yn amodol ar ofynion iaith Saesneg penodol), ceir manylion yn: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements 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. Music: Level 3 qualifications can also be considered in conjunction with a grade B in A level Music, merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical, or IB Higher in Music. Welsh: Level 3 qualifications can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in Welsh (e.g. A-level, IB Higher). If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: Music (with Foundation Year) W30F or Cymraeg i Ddechreuwyr / Welsh for Beginners (Q565). 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), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Costs
Tuition Fees Welsh/Music BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:
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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 Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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