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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QMV2

Cymraeg (Welsh) and Welsh History

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Welsh History at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You will study two areas which have defined our notions of Wales and Welshness over the past hundred years. In Welsh, you will study literature and language which extends from the early northern-British poetry of Aneirin to the authors of post-industrial Wales. Welsh History will look at the evolution of Wales, its politics, society, industry and religion through the centuries and its relationship with broader historical forces. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Welsh Poetry and Literature
Welsh Language Development and Linguistics
Modern Welsh Literature and Culture
Wales in the Medieval Period
Industrial Wales and Social Change
Welsh Politics and Nationalism
Early Modern Wales and Religion
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Welsh History
UCAS Code:QMV2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

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 — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,000£26,000
3 years£14,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£19,500£24,500£29,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
95%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Cymraeg (Welsh) and Welsh History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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