StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Welsh, BA

Cardiff University, the United Kingdom

Cardiff University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BAPart-time6 yearsSeptemberGBP 3500 per yearGBP 9350 per year

About Welsh, BA - at Cardiff University

Cardiff awaits you

Immerse yourself in the bustling Welsh capital and all it has to offer.

Capital connections

Ideally located with links to cultural, political, heritage and media organisations to help you get ahead.

Welcoming all

Providing bespoke learning opportunities for first and second language students.

Welsh in practice

Build your confidence and practical skills using Welsh in a professional setting on placement.

A thriving community

Make connections through the Welsh Students' Union, Welsh-language halls and the new Welsh-language Academy.

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with a thorough (academic and practical) understanding of the Welsh language, its literature and culture, a high level of written and oral skills and well-developed employability and creative skills relevant to modern Wales.

As we aim to reach the Welsh Government's target of a million Welsh speakers by 2050, there has never been a greater demand for graduates who have this understanding. The ability to use the Welsh language at a professional level is also extremely attractive to employers, which means that you have a unique opportunity to ensure an interesting and varied career where you can influence modern Wales' linguistic, cultural and economic future.

This three-year course has two routes, one for students who have studied Welsh as a first language, and one for students who have studied Welsh as a second language. During the first year, these cohorts are mostly taught separately before coming together for the majority of their modules during year two. In the final year, everyone is taught together.

A range of core and optional modules is offered to give you a grounding in language and literature as well as the opportunity to specialise in areas of personal or vocational interest. In addition, you will have an opportunity to undertake a work placement during the second year to develop your confidence and professional skills.

Entry requirements

A Levels

BBC-BCC. Must include grade B in Welsh First or Second Language.

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Master of Engineering Project Management Master Degree

Griffith University

Find out more

NCA Online Exam Prep Preparatory Course

Osgoode Professional Development

Find out more

Postcolonial Studies MA

SOAS University of London

Find out more

Artificial Intelligence & Sustainable Technologies BSc

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

NCA Online Exam Prep

Osgoode Professional Development

Find out more

Business Bridging Program

EU Business School, Barcelona

Find out more

Professional Studies (Education)

Bishop Grosseteste University

Find out more

Filmmaking - 1 year

ESRA Film School Paris

Find out more
See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at Cardiff University

There are 581 other courses listed from Cardiff University. A selection of these are displayed below:

Accounting and Finance MSc

Cardiff University

Find out more

Accounting and Finance PhD

Cardiff University

Find out more

Accounting and Finance BSc

Cardiff University

Find out more

Advanced Chemistry MSc

Cardiff University

Find out more
View all 581 courses at Cardiff University

Related Information

See other universities in Cardiff

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom