BA Welsh
About this course
BA in Welsh, a degree focused on the study of the Welsh language, its literature, and its cultural context. The course includes a dedicated work placement where the language is actively used, and a final-year research project or creative portfolio. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory study in modules such as Ysgrifennu Creadigol a Phroffesiynol, Mapio'r Cymry, and Testun a Chyd-destun, alongside optional choices including Sgiliau Astudio Llenyddiaeth and Sgiliau Iaith. The second year examines identity and practical usage through compulsory modules like Yr Iaith ar Waith and Hunaniaethau a'r Gymraeg, while optional modules cover areas such as Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i Gyfnod and Sosioieithyddiaeth a’r Gymraeg. The final year focuses on media and advanced topics with the compulsory module Y Gymraeg a'i Chyfryngau. Optional modules in the final year allow students to specialise in areas like Cyfieithu Proffesiynol, Tafodieitheg, and Yr Ystafell Ddosbarth.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (Welsh First or Second Language)
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
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%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Wales: 95%
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%
Modules
- Ysgrifennu Creadigol a Phroffesiynol
- Mapio'r Cymry
- Testun a Chyd-destun
- Sgiliau Astudio Llenyddiaeth
- Sgiliau Iaith
- Y Gymraeg: Iaith a Chymdeithas
- Iaith ac Ystyr
- Awdur, Testun a Darllenydd
- Y Gymraeg yn ei Chymdeithas
- Yr Iaith ar Waith
- Hunaniaethau a'r Gymraeg
- Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i Gyfnod
- Bywydau Llên
- Sosioieithyddiaeth a’r Gymraeg
- Llenyddiaeth Plant
- Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol
- Tafodieitheg
- Y Gymraeg a'i Chyfryngau
- Blas ar Ymchwil
- Ymchwilio Estynedig
- Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i Gyfnod
- Bywydau Llên
- Sosioieithyddiaeth a’r Gymraeg
- Cyfieithu Proffesiynol
- Llenyddiaeth Plant
- Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol
- Tafodieitheg
- Yr Ystafell Ddosbarth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Welsh at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £33,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Welsh studies.
What do graduates of BA Welsh at Cardiff University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Welsh at Cardiff University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Welsh at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Welsh at Cardiff University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.