BA Welsh (for Beginners)
About this course
BA Welsh (for Beginners), a language degree focused on taking complete beginners to fluency in speaking, reading and writing Welsh. The curriculum begins with intensive language modules covering vocabulary, simple patterns and everyday phrases, before progressing to studies in Welsh literature alongside other departmental students.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC. 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-BCC. We welcome applicants with demonstrable experience of language learning. Evidence of this may include formal qualifications or independent study. IB: 30-28. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sydd yn gallu dangos eu profiad o ddysgu iaith, naill ai drwy gymwysterau ffurfiol neu dystiolaeth o astudio’n annibynnol / 30-28. 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 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- 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 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Welsh (for Beginners) 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 Welsh studies.
What do graduates of BA Welsh (for Beginners) at Aberystwyth University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Welsh (for Beginners) at Aberystwyth University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Welsh (for Beginners) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Welsh (for Beginners) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.