BA Welsh, Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA in Welsh, Politics and International Relations, an undergraduate degree examining the Welsh language alongside domestic and global political systems. Core topics include Policy Analysis. The course takes place in Cardiff with links to the Senedd, and includes options for work placements where Welsh is used daily alongside a final-year research project. The first year establishes foundations through Introduction to Political Thought, Comparative Government and Politics, and Histories and Texts in International Relations, alongside optional Welsh language modules. The second year continues with Yr Iaith ar Waith, International Relations Theories, and Governing the UK, complemented by options covering European politics, public policy and literature. The final year offers advanced study through optional modules spanning global justice, US government, professional translation and Welsh literature.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (B in 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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- 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
- Introduction to Political Thought
- Comparative Government and Politics
- Histories and Texts in International Relations
- Iaith ac Ystyr
- Awdur, Testun a Darllenydd
- Y Gymraeg yn ei Chymdeithas
- Sgiliau Astudio Llenyddiaeth
- Sgiliau Iaith
- Y Gymraeg: Iaith a Chymdeithas
- Yr Iaith ar Waith
- International Relations Theories
- Governing the UK
- Comparative European Politics
- Sex, Drugs and Public Policy
- Justice and Politics
- Gwleidyddiaeth Cymru Fodern
- Credoau’r Cymry
- Damcaniaethu Cyfalafiaeth
- International (In)Securities
- Spies, Secrets and Policy: Intelligence in Contemporary Politics
- Colonialism and Decolonisation
- Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i Gyfnod
- Llenyddiaeth Plant
- Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol
- Bywydau Llên
- Tafodieitheg
- Sosioieithyddiaeth a’r Gymraeg
- Blas ar Ymchwil
- Ymchwilio Estynedig
- Inside the Minds of Voters: Political Psychology and Opinion
- The European Union and the Wider World
- Economi Wleidyddol Cymru
- US Government and Politics
- Global Justice
- Cenedlaetholdeb, Crefydd a Chyfiawnder: Hanes Athroniaeth yr 20fed Ganrif yng Nghymru
- International Law in a Changing World
- International Politics in the Nuclear Age
- Cyfiawnder Byd-eang
- Critical Approaches to Middle East Politics
- Global Environmental Politics
- Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i Gyfnod
- Llenyddiaeth Plant
- Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol
- Bywydau Llên
- Tafodieitheg
- Sosioieithyddiaeth a’r Gymraeg
- Yr Ystafell Ddosbarth
- Cyfieithu Proffesiynol
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Welsh, Politics and International Relations 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 £3,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Welsh, Politics and International Relations 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, Politics and International Relations 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, Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Welsh, Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.