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Master of Welsh and Celtic Studies

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 1-year full-time MA in Welsh and Celtic Studies, offered by the School of Welsh.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Welsh and Celtic Studies. Apply skills related to 1-year full-time MA
  • Ends with Prosiect Estynedig - Extended Project. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Language planning
  • Media
  • Heritage
  • Government
  • Management
  • Public relations
  • Marketing
  • Creative industries
  • Teaching
  • Research

Curriculum

  • 1-year full-time MA. Core modules include Ymchwilio Academaidd a Phroffesiynol - Academic and Professional Research
  • Archwilio Astudiaethau Cymreig a Cheltaidd - Exploring Welsh and Celtic Studies
  • Pwnc Arbenigol - Specialist Subject and Prosiect Estynedig - Extended Project. Ends with Prosiect Estynedig - Extended Project (60 credits).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Degree requirement: a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as Archaeology
  • Celtic Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Languages
  • Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Sociology
  • Welsh
  • Or Welsh Creative Writing
  • Or an equivalent international degree
  • Additional academic criteria: UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international degree for most courses (2:2 for some
  • E.g. Software Engineering MSc)
  • MBA also needs 3 years work experience and interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (UK 2:1 or international equivalent), some courses need programming, work experience or a portfolio

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 69

Other requirements

  • Work experience required

Work experience details

MBA also needs 3 years work experience

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Welsh and Celtic Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Include evidence of the required professional experience. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,700 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of Welsh
DepartmentSchool of Welsh
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Welsh and Celtic Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.