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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q500

Celtic Studies

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Celtic Studies is a fascinating discipline, and this four-year degree will give you the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the culture, literature, history and languages of Britain, Ireland, Europe and beyond from the earliest period to the present day. As well as bringing the Celtic-speaking world to life, this course will also give you the chance to study individual Celtic languages. Aberystwyth is renowned for its dedicated exploration of Celtic Studies and is the ideal location for those who wish to develop their interest in this subject. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Welsh literature
Women's poetry in Ireland
Scotland and Wales
Early Irish saga literature
Comparative Celtic philology
Gaelic bardic poetry
Old Irish and Middle Welsh
Celtic literature of landscape
King Arthur of the Welsh
UCAS Code:Q500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

To include evidence of linguistic ability.

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

To include evidence of linguistic ability.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,760

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£15,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£30,000

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
25%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
96%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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£2,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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Gwyneth Evans Bursary

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£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers Celtic Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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