Overview

The Welsh with History programme at Aberystwyth University offers students a unique opportunity to study within two prestigious and long-established departments. This joint honours degree allows you to explore the evolution of human society alongside the rich literary and linguistic heritage of Wales.

Why Welsh with History at Aberystwyth University?

Choosing this programme means joining the oldest history department in Wales, which has been a leader in the field since 1872. You will benefit from the university's close proximity to the National Library of Wales, a copyright library providing unparalleled access to primary sources and manuscripts. The Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies is a recognised innovator in creative writing and professional Welsh translation services, ensuring your studies are relevant to the modern workplace.

Careers with Welsh with History

Graduates from this programme are equipped with high-level skills in analysis, interpretation, and bilingual communication. These attributes are highly sought after in the Welsh public sector and beyond. Former students have successfully secured professional roles in the following areas:

Archiving and Heritage Management
Publishing and Media
Education and Academia
Civil Service and Politics
Law and Commerce
Tourism and Entrepreneurship

The department also maintains strong links with the heritage sector, providing opportunities for placements at institutions such as the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

'Hands on' History: Sources and their Historians
Europe and the World, 1000-2000
Medieval and Early Modern Britain and Europe, 1000-1800
People, Power and Identity: Wales 1200-1999
The Modern World, 1789 to the present
Literature

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

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies View 667 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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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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4.5

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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

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Non-residents

20400 GBP / year

≈ 20400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

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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Careers with Welsh with History

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Aberystwyth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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