Courses available in Welsh
We offer a wide range of courses covering various subjects, which are wholly or partially taught in Welsh.
As a proud Welsh university, we provide a diverse selection of our courses and modules in Welsh.
You can also take your exams and assignments in Welsh and have access to a Welsh-speaking personal tutor who can support you throughout your studies here.
Which courses do we offer in Welsh?
You have the option to study courses and modules in Welsh in the following subjects:
The details below were updated on 24 February 2025
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Business Management
Organisations constantly have to reinvent themselves, evolving how they operate, to stand out in a saturated global market. This means graduates who put theory into practice and make a difference in the workplace are in high demand.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Business Management with Welsh (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Business Management with Welsh (with a Professional Placement Year) (4 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
Criminology
Criminology is the field of study which focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Criminology (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Criminology and Sociology (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| LLB Law and Criminology (Integrated - 3 years) | 38% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
Education
Education is an exciting social science subject that is increasingly being presented as a principal means of fostering economic growth, social cohesion, and personal well-being.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Education (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Education (3 years) | 80% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Sociology and Education (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Sociology and Social Policy (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Sociology and Politics (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Criminology and Social Policy (3 years) | 19% | None |
History
Investigate past worlds and expand your understanding of historical changes in our esteemed programs, taught by passionate experts sharing new insights from their latest research.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BA History (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and History (3 years) | 83% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA History and Economics (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Modern History and Politics (3 years) | 61% | None |
Journalism, Media and Culture
Explore topics such as the impact of social media, the role of corporate communications, and why quality journalism matters more than ever in the era of fake news.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BA Journalism and Communications (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Journalism, Communications and Politics (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Journalism, Media and English Literature (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Media and Communications (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Media, Journalism and Culture (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Journalism (3 years) | 80% |
Law
Law is a subject that applies to every aspect of our lives: from the receipt in your pocket, your employment contract, your rights as a homeowner or tenant, the care of your grandparents in a residential home, and the government policies that shape and impact our lives.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| LLB Law (3 years) | 51% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| LB Law and Welsh (3 years) | 67% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship Main Scholarship |
| LLB Law and Criminology (Integrated - 3 years) | 38% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| LLB Law and Politics (Integrated - 3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| LLB Law and French (4 years) | 38% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
Philosophy
We value curiosity, informed debate, critical analysis, and creative thinking. Our role is to support and enable your learning through expert teaching in a welcoming, supportive, and personalised environment.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BA English Literature and Philosophy (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Philosophy and Linguistics (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Philosophy (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Philosophy (3 years) | 83% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Politics and Philosophy (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
Politics
We have one of the UK's largest Politics and International Relations departments. Politics and international relations explore how our lives are organised in a globally interconnected world through a complex of large institutions and practices.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BA Welsh and Politics (3 years) | 78% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BScEcon International Relations (3 years) | 28% | None |
| BScEcon International Relations and Politics (3 years) | 28% | None |
| BScEcon Politics (3 years) | 28% | None |
| BA Politics and Philosophy (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| Politics and Sociology (3 years) | 21% | None |
Social Sciences
In a fast-changing, globalised world, understanding people's behaviours, attitudes, and motivations and how our interactions with institutions and structures shape opportunity and success is crucial.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Social Science (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Human and Social Sciences (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Sociology (3 years) | 33% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BSc Sociology and Education (3 years) | 17% | None |
| BSc Sociology and Social Policy (3 years) | 19% | None |
| BSc Econ Politics and Sociology (3 years) | 21% | None |
Welsh
School of Welsh is a vibrant, successful and friendly School looking to the future and the development of our language, society and identity in contemporary Wales.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BA Welsh (3 years) | 100% | |
| BA Welsh and Education (3 years) | 80% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and a Modern Language (3 years) | 43% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and History (3 years) | 83% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Journalism (3 years) | 80% | |
| BA Welsh and Music (3 years) | 50% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Philosophy (3 years) | 83% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| BA Welsh and Politics (3 years) | 78% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
| LLB Law and Welsh (3 years) | 67% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
Medicine
Cardiff School of Medicine offers an engaging curriculum with early clinical exposure to help you become an exceptional doctor.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| MBBCh Medicine (5 years) | 73% | Medicine Scholarship |
Nursing
Nursing is a rich, diverse and varied career. Nurses use their expertise and skills to make a genuine difference in the lives of patients and their families.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) Spring Intake (3 years) | 34% | |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Adult) Autumn Intake (3 years) | 34% |
Pharmacy
Our MPharm programme is crafted to help you explore various aspects of modern pharmacy in preparation for your future career.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| MPharm Pharmacy (4 years) | 28% | None |
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is an exciting and constantly evolving professional career focused on helping individuals lead fulfilling and active lives.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Physiotherapy (3 years) | 34% | Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Incentive Scholarship |
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Mathematics
Our internationally recognised research informs our intellectually exciting and flexible degrees. These allow you to pursue your mathematical interests as you develop your professional and mathematical skills, preparing you for a variety of rewarding careers.
| Course | Available in Welsh | Scholarships available |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Financial Mathematics (3 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Financial Mathematics with Year of Study Abroad (4 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Financial Mathematics with a Professional Placement (4 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Mathematics (3 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics (3 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics with a Year Abroad (4 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics with a Professional Placement (4 years) | 47% | |
| BSc Mathematics with a Professional Placement (4 years) | 47% | |
| MMORS Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics (4 years) | 44% | |
| MMath Mathematics (4 years) | 44% |
Why study in Welsh?
Studying in Welsh allows you to develop strong bilingual skills, deepen cultural connections, benefit from smaller class sizes, access specific scholarships, and improve your job prospects in Wales.
You can also submit assignments and take exams in Welsh, even if the module is taught in English, and you'll be assigned a Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
Money in your pocket
We understand the importance of financial security and scholarships when applying to university. Alongside Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, we offer a wide range of financial support to help you focus on your studies and personal growth in the language of your choice.
Dedicated accommodation for Welsh speakers and learners
Some flats at Senghennydd Court and Talybont North are reserved for undergraduate students who are Welsh speakers or learners, and both accommodations have a thriving Welsh language community.
Choose this option on your online application to request these accommodations.
More than just courses
We'll support you to study your course in Welsh and experience Welsh language life in Cardiff.
