Welsh / Education
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Key Facts
QX53-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowThe BA Welsh / Education degree course at Aberystwyth University will enable you to develop your skills and competencies in Welsh, and study Welsh Literature alongside Education. This course is the perfect combination if you are considering a career in the education sector, in whatever field. On successful completion of this degree, you will be eligible for an interview for the Initial Teacher Education (PGCE) Primary or Secondary programme at Aberystwyth University, if a teaching career is the path you choose. The broad aspect of both subjects taught on this course along with your ability to express yourself effectively and purposefully in Welsh, both in writing and speech, will also offer you all sorts of other exciting career opportunities in the future.
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.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Children's Development and Learning * | ED14520 | 20 |
The Learner and the Learning Environment * | ED13820 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years | ED14620 | 20 |
Inclusive Learning Practices | ED11820 | 20 |
Key Skills for University | ED13620 | 20 |
Language Development | ED14320 | 20 |
Play and Learning:Theory and Practice | ED13720 | 20 |
Policies and Issues in Education | ED10120 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Psychology of Learning and Thinking * | ED20120 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Discourses Language and Education | ED22420 | 20 |
Education, Diversity and Equality | ED20420 | 20 |
Literacy in Young Children | ED20220 | 20 |
Making Sense of the Curriculum | ED20820 | 20 |
Research Methods | ED20320 | 20 |
Safeguarding and Professional Practice | ED24320 | 20 |
Working with Children | ED20620 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Critically Reflecting and Evaluating Learning and Skills * | ED30120 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Children's Rights | ED30620 | 20 |
Communication | ED34720 | 20 |
Emotional and Social Development | ED34820 | 20 |
Major dissertation | ED33640 | 40 |
Mathematical Development in the Early Years | ED30320 | 20 |
Special Educational Needs | ED30420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Teaching & Learning
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.