Cardiff University
Welsh and English Language BA (Hons)
Cardiff University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Cymraeg ac Iaith Saesneg BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Language

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 £25000 £24000 £28000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £27500 £20000 - £28000 £22500 - £34000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24221 £21088 £25067
25-75 percentile range £21131 - £27138 £16696 - £25453 £19627 - £30306

Course Description

By combining Welsh and English, you will gain a wealth of knowledge and transferable skills, opening doors to a variety of career paths. The joint honors degree gives you the opportunity to specialize in two subjects and you will find that they often share issues and perspectives.

The Welsh language course is relevant to contemporary Wales and is taught by a School that has been recognized for the quality and impact of its research. The aim of the course is to produce graduates who have a thorough understanding (academicly and practically) of the Welsh language, its literature and culture, a high level of oral and written linguistic skills, and developed employability and creative skills which relevant to modern Wales.

The English course begins with a solid foundation in the analysis of the language. You will study traditional areas such as phonetics and grammar, but you will also learn how to analyze language in contemporary media. While equipping you with the technical skills, we will also expect you to tackle exciting theories to interpret communication in a meaningful way.

As a joint honors student, you will find that there are often areas and perspectives that connect subjects, whether it is critical analysis, historical contexts or recent research. You will be able to discover similarities between the Welsh Language and the English Language and investigate them, together with gaining a unique perspective on these two areas of study.

Notable features

Notable features of the course include:

• the opportunity to follow a degree course that develops skills that are relevant to the academic world and the workplace

•a core module which focuses on employability skills, and which offers a period of work experience

•a range of core and optional modules that study the language, its literature and culture, as well as an opportunity to specialize in areas of personal or career interest

•the emphasis on practical research skills, which will benefit you throughout your career

•the emphasis on independent learning in a supportive atmosphere

• the experience of being taught by lecturers who are active in the world of research, and who base their teaching on research

• the experience of being taught by staff who will know you as an individual

•essential English language tools such as phonetics, grammar, discourse analysis and how to analyze contemporary multi-modal media that combines words, images and sounds

• English language modules that are directly relevant to career fields in education, the media, health, and law

• English language opportunities to study abroad in Europe and the United States, including Erasmus programs with Basel, Bologna and Helsinki

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 ac Iaith Saesneg BA (Hons) at Cardiff University

20%
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5%
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language

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)

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • MBA

There are many scholarships available to prospective students. Visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/en/study/undergraduate/funding/scholarships for more information.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cymraeg ac Iaith Saesneg, 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 and English Language BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
EU £20450 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
International £20450 year 1
EU £22700 year 1
International £22700 year 1

Additional fee information

Students from the UK and Islands:

Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.

Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.

Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree program stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree program which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.

Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:

Students from the rest of the world (international):

Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.

Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree program stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree program which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.

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 Cardiff University

Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.

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