Education and Welsh BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Singleton Park Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Our BA (Hons) Education with Welsh is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year degree which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field.It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of the Welsh language, Welsh language rights, multiculturism, language and society and literature. As well as psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of ...Read more

"Our BA (Hons) Education with Welsh is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year degree which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field.It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of the Welsh language, Welsh language rights, multiculturism, language and society and literature. As well as psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.Education at Swansea is ranked:Top 20 in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2023)Celtic Studies at Swansea is ranked:3rd in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2023)4th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2023)5th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)Employability is a key theme and you will have the chance to put your study into practice through optional work placements that include local schools, authorities, businesses and charities.You will study the theory linked to learning, teaching and assessment and will gain an understanding of curriculum design.You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher."

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Welsh Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Welsh Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Welsh Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Emma
06 Dec 23

Best is the lecturers they're so supportive and worst is lack of sufficient mental health support..Read more

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Emma
07 Dec 22

The location is incredible! I studied on Singleton Campus which is surrounded by breath taking beaches and stunning parks. The campus and the city itself has a very friendly..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Latest reviews

Latest Welsh Language reviews

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Emma
06 Dec 23
Cymraeg gyda Blwyddyn mewn Gwaith (llwybr i fyfyrwyr iaith gyntaf) BA (Hons)
Best is the lecturers they're so supportive and worst is lack of sufficient mental health support...
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Emma
07 Dec 22
Welsh (a Pathway for Second Language Students) BA
The location is incredible! I studied on Singleton Campus which is surrounded by breath taking beaches and stunning parks. The campus and the city itself has a very friendly...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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