Welsh / History
BA Welsh / History Code QV51 Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day
Apply NowKey Facts
QV51-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowBy choosing to study the BA Welsh / History degree at Aberystwyth University, you will divide your time between two highly renowned departments. The Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies leads the sector in fields such as creative writing, Welsh in the professional workplace and translation services. History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, which means that our department is the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in the UK. On the Welsh modules, we will introduce you to engaging and interesting courses that are relevant to our way of seeing Wales and the world through Welsh. The History modules will introduce themes from the middle ages to today and will include political, social, economic and cultural history. This course offers an engaging combination of subjects, and gaining a degree in Welsh / History will offer opportunities to work in a range of professional careers in Wales and beyond.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2023
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
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Europe and the World, 1000-2000 | HY12420 | 20 |
Medieval and Early Modern Britain and Europe, 1000-1800 | HY11420 | 20 |
People, Power and Identity: Wales 1200-1999 | WH11720 | 20 |
The Modern World, 1789 to the present | HY11820 | 20 |
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African-American History, 1808 to the Present | HY38820 | 20 |
Crime, Riot and Morality in Wales 1750-1850 | WH33420 | 20 |
European Society and the Medieval Mind 1200-1500 | HY35820 | 20 |
Globalising Post-War Germany(s) 1945-2015 | HY39520 | 20 |
Media and Society in Twentieth Century Britain | HY37520 | 20 |
Modern Japan: From Samurai to Salary Men | HY39820 | 20 |
Science, Religion and Magic | HY38620 | 20 |
The Atlantic World, 1492-1825 | HY39720 | 20 |
The Making of Europe: Christendom and beyond, c. 1000-1300 | HY35720 | 20 |
The Rise of Modern Medicine, c.1750-2000 | HY37320 | 20 |
The Tudors: A European Dynasty? | HY30920 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC to include B in Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
International Baccalaureate:
30-28, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall, plus B in A level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.