BA Celtic Studies
About this course
BA in Celtic Studies, a four-year undergraduate degree exploring the cultures, literatures, and languages of the Celtic-speaking world. Modules cover topics such as Introduction to Old Irish, Modern Irish Language and Literature, and Comparative Celtic Literature. The course is taught entirely in English, and an Irish Government scholarship is available for an intensive language course in Ireland.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / BBB-CCC. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study. IB: 30-26. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / 30-26. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 33%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Introduction to the Literature of Gaelic Ireland
- The Celts: A Contested Legacy
- Modern Irish Language and Literature for Non-Beginners
- Introduction to Old Irish
- Comparative Celtic Literature
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Celtic studies.
What do graduates of BA Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.