BA Welsh and Philosophy
About this course
BA in Welsh and Philosophy, an undergraduate degree combining the study of the Welsh language, literature, and culture with core philosophical traditions and questions. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum includes a final-year core module involving a practical project to apply philosophical research to real-world social and ethical problems, alongside options for a work placement in a Welsh-speaking professional environment and a dissertation. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Moral and Political Philosophy, Mind, Language and Belief, and Writing at University and Beyond, while offering optional modules like Y Gymraeg Heddiw and Sgiliau Iaith. The second year continues with compulsory study in Yr Iaith ar Waith and Political Philosophy, alongside optional modules covering areas such as Contemporary Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, and Rhyddiaith Ddiweddar. The final year centres on the compulsory module Philosophy in Practice, complemented by diverse optional modules ranging from Dissertation in Philosophy and Cyfieithu Proffesiynol to Moral Responsibility and The Politics of Language Diversity.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (B in Welsh First or Second Language)
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 45%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 22%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 23%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 3%
Modules
- Moral and Political Philosophy
- Mind, Language and Belief
- Writing at University and Beyond
- Sgiliau Astudio Llenyddiaeth
- Sgiliau Iaith
- Y Gymraeg Heddiw
- Iaith ac Ystyr
- Awdur, Testun a Darllenydd
- Y Gymraeg yn y Gymru Gyfoes
- Yr Iaith ar Waith
- Political Philosophy
- Cymraeg Proffesiynol
- Myrddin a Merlin
- Rhyddiaith Ddiweddar
- Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith
- Tu Hwnt i'r Tudalen
- Canu'r Gymru Newydd: Barddoniaeth er 1990
- Caffael Iaith
- Contemporary Ethics
- Contemporary Epistemology
- Minds, Bodies, Worlds
- Damcaniaethu Cyfalafiaeth
- Aesthetics
- Ancient Philosophy
- Credoau'r Cymry
- French Existentialism
- Modern Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Philosophy of Feminism
- Philosophy in Practice
- Cymraeg i Ymarferwyr Addysg
- Llenyddiaeth Plant
- Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol
- Ysgrifennu Creadigol
- Bywydau Llên
- Sosioieithyddiaeth
- Yr Ystafell Ddosbarth
- Cyfieithu Proffesiynol
- Blas ar Ymchwil
- Ymchwilio Estynedig
- Dissertation in Philosophy
- Cyfiawnder Byd-eang
- Hanes Athroniaeth yr 20fed Ganrif yng Nghymru
- The Social Imagination
- Belief & Irrationality
- Moral Responsibility
- Aesthetic Injustice
- Reasons and Relationships
- The Politics of Language Diversity
- Phenomenological Investigations of Experience
- Radical 19th Century Thought
- Aesthetics and Ethics
- Digital Technology and You
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Welsh and Philosophy at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Welsh studies.
What do graduates of BA Welsh and Philosophy at Cardiff University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Welsh and Philosophy at Cardiff 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 Welsh and Philosophy at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Welsh and Philosophy at Cardiff University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.