Welsh and Celtic Studies (Astudiaethau Cymreig a Cheltaidd)
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Cardiff University, the MA Welsh and Celtic Studies (Astudiaethau Cymreig a Cheltaidd) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join us to explore Welsh literature, language and culture through an international and interdisciplinary lens. Our MA Welsh and Celtic Studies programme allows you to investigate and explore the relationship between literature, language, culture and identity across the centuries – from medieval literature to contemporary fields such as language planning and policy. This is an open and flexible programme, enabling you to tailor its content to your interests and matched with the wide-ranging and diverse research specialisms of our staff. Under the supervision of renowned experts in their... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Geography, History, Languages, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Sociology, Welsh, or Welsh Creative Writing, or equivalent international degree. 2:2 considered case-by-case. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
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