Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students) BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Cymraeg (llwybr iaith gyntaf) BA (Hons) and other courses in CAH19 at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH19.
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 CAH19 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 | £24000 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £17000 - £25000 | £19500 - £29500 |
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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
Graduates of the Department go on to pursue bright and successful careers. Our course focuses on helping students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to gain a prosperous job in the future. The statistics show that our graduates manage to get quality professional jobs, within a few months of graduating.
There is a varied choice of modules at Swansea. We have:
- language modules (e.g. Language and Society; Translation; Working in Two Languages; Language Skills);
- literature modules (e.g. Welsh Language Drama; Canu Protest; From Dafydd ap to Mererid Hopwood; The Land of Poets and Storytellers);
- modules on language policy and law (e.g. Status of the Welsh Language; Welsh Language, Decentralization and the Law; Multiculturalism and the Welsh Language).
Here are the views of some of our former students:
"I really enjoyed my time in the Welsh Language Department very much and I managed to do many different modules. I was able to learn a host of skills that will always be helpful in my career. The Welsh language opens so many different doors. The best decision I made was to go to Swansea to study Welsh. The staff are always so supportive. Thank you Swansea University!” Rhiannon Lloyd, Gwent Police
"'There is nowhere better to continue your studies than the Department of Welsh, Swansea University. The Department is close-knit and the lecturers in particular. There is a strong sense of community in the Department. Personally, I enjoy writing creatively and it's great to have experts in Swansea who can help me develop my craft." Matthew Tucker, now an MA student
The staff of the Welsh Language Department receive international acclaim for their research work. In the last REF assessment, 100% of the Department's research work was judged to be of international standard or above. There are two poets and Book of the Year winners among members of the Department's staff.
In addition, our campus is just a stone's throw from the beach and yet all located in a vibrant city. In Swansea, you get the best of both worlds!
We guarantee that you will receive a conditional offer of a course at Swansea University. The subject requirements will apply. Come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for more information.
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 (llwybr iaith gyntaf) BA (Hons) at Swansea University
20% | Administrative occupations |
12% | Customer service occupations |
9% | Information Technology Professionals |
9% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
6% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
6% | Sales occupations |
6% | Teaching Professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Welsh Studies
All Welsh Studies courses of Swansea University
Qualification requirements
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Our preferred offer is BBB at A-level or equivalent. We do not require A-level Welsh for first language Welsh speakers. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. Welsh-medium provision is a key priority for the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government has a target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050 and sees education and linguistic progression as one of the main ways to achieve this, Therefore to support this priority, candidates, applying for Single Honours Welsh-medium degrees will receive an unconditional offer if their predicted achievement meets or exceeds our entry requirements, there is a record of success in a relevant GCSE and they hold Swansea University as their firm choice.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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