BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students),
About this course
BA in Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), a humanities degree focusing on the Welsh language, its literature, culture and contemporary societal role. The course incorporates practical workplace projects and culminate in an extended independent project. The first year covers foundational modules such as Sgiliau Beirniadol, Meistroli’r Iaith, Clasuron Cymru, Ieithoedd Lleiafrifol: Pwer a Pholisi, Byw Brwydr: Llenyddiaeth Wleidyddol and Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol. The second year progresses to Y Gweithle Dwyieithog, Llenyddiaeth Taith, Technegau Dysgu Iaith, Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg, Creu a Chyhoeddi yng Nghymru and Cyfathrebu Digidol. The final year involves advanced study through Cyfieithu, Blas ar Ymchwil, Prifeirdd a’u Problemau, Gwlad Beirdd a Storiwyr, Creu a Chyhoeddi yng Nghymru and Prosiect Estynedig.
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What students say
Based on about 106 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 47%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Modules
- Sgiliau Beirniadol
- Meistroli’r Iaith
- Clasuron Cymru
- Ieithoedd Lleiafrifol: Pwer a Pholisi
- Byw Brwydr: Llenyddiaeth Wleidyddol
- Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus: Cyfathrebu Strategol
- Y Gweithle Dwyieithog
- Llenyddiaeth Taith
- Technegau Dysgu Iaith
- Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg
- Creu a Chyhoeddi yng Nghymru
- Cyfathrebu Digidol
- Cyfieithu
- Blas ar Ymchwil
- Prifeirdd a’u Problemau
- Gwlad Beirdd a Storiwyr
- Creu a Chyhoeddi yng Nghymru
- Prosiect Estynedig
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Welsh studies.
What do graduates of BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), at Swansea University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), at Swansea University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Welsh (a Pathway for First Language Students), at Swansea University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.