Welsh
What kind of experience can you expect studying Welsh in the capital city? The answer, like the subject, is diverse, exciting and constantly evolving.
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What can you do with a Humanities degree? (Webinar with Alumni)
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Why study with us
We are committed to the development of language, society and identity in contemporary Wales through teaching and research of the highest standard. Join us and help shape the linguistic, cultural and economic future of Wales. We offer unique fields of study – such as translation studies, heritage and tourism, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, dialectology and literature - relevant to Welsh in today’s Wales.
Happy days
Our students enjoy their time here with 94% satisfied with their experience (NSS 2020).
Excellent career prospects
91% of our graduates were in employment and/or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
Two in one
Combine Welsh with another subject that you’re passionate about – we’ve lots of joint honours programmes to choose from.
Our talks and videos
What can you expect if you join us as a first-language student?
Our virtual open day presentation gives an insight into our undergraduate Welsh (first language) courses, how we teach, and the additional opportunities available as part of our degree. (This video is only available in Welsh)
Joining as a second-language student – here’s what we offer
Our open day presentation gives a taste of our undergraduate Welsh (second language) courses, how we teach, and the additional opportunities available as part of our degree. (This video is delivered in Welsh and English)
Without a doubt, studying BA Welsh at the School of Welsh was the best decision of my life. A highlight of my time was securing a School scholarship to spend a month on work experience in Patagonia - the cherry on top of three unforgettable years.
Get to know us
A first-class academic and social experience in the heart of Cardiff
Hear from some of our brilliant staff about what it’s like to study with us – the subject areas we’re expert in, the employability support we provide and the student community which will welcome you. (This video is only available in Welsh.)
An experience to remember – student reflections on life in the capital
Our student satisfaction scores are consistently high – here’s what some of them told us about their unforgettable experiences as students with us and the wealth of opportunities – social, cultural and professional – that were available to them. (This video is only available in Welsh.)
The School of Welsh is an incredibly tight-knit community offering innovative teaching methods and very high standards. All of the staff are very supportive, passionate and enthusiastic, they’re also always happy to help. They made lectures enjoyable, sparked my interest in new fields and made the School an exciting place to study.
Find out more about our School
We’re based in the John Percival Building on the Cathays Park campus. Minutes from the Students' Union, libraries and support services of the University, you can also walk to the city centre in 10 minutes.
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