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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q561

Cymraeg (llwybr iaith gyntaf)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Cymraeg (llwybr iaith gyntaf) at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Beth yw dylanwad rhyngwladol y Gymraeg? Sut mae’r iaith yn gyfrwng diwylliant? Pa mor bwysig a pherthnasol yw creu cynnwys drwy gyfrwng iaith leiafrifol yn yr oes sydd ohoni? International tuition fees are £18,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Welsh Language Structure and Grammar
Medieval Welsh Literature and Poetry
Modern Welsh Literature and Drama
Welsh Sociolinguistics and Language Policy
Welsh Translation Studies
Welsh Cultural and Social History
Research Methods and Academic Practice
Welsh Language in Global Context
UCAS Code:Q561
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

Applicants without an A Level in Welsh will be considered.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

To include 4 at HL Welsh (First Lang).

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£56,100

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£18,000£22,000£25,500
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000

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

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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
88%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
53%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Cymraeg (llwybr iaith gyntaf) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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