Overview

At the Welsh and the Celtic Languages course offered by Aberystwyth University you don't need to be able to speak any of these languages before starting the course. You will also be able to choose from a collection of linguistic and literary modules, and you will get the chance to spend a semester abroad in Ireland or Brittany. By choosing this course you will gain a thorough understanding of the Celtic languages and their literatures (past and present) together with an appreciation of their cultural and creative dynamics.

Careers

What can I do with a degree in Welsh and the Celtic Languages?

Many fields value the broad training in the Humanities and exposure to cultural and historical concepts that a degree like Celtic Studies provides. The transferable skills that you gain can be put to full use in your chosen career.

Graduates in Welsh and the Celtic Languages go on to a variety of careers including teaching, administration, the media and the public sector, both here and abroad.

The skills of research and analysis that you will have developed will also be a solid foundation for studying at postgraduate level and for a career in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Literature of Gaelic Ireland
The Celts: A Contested Legacy
Celtic History
Welsh
Literature
History of Wales

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC to include B in Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
International Baccalaureate: 30-28, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19190 GBP / year

≈ 19190 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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