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Cymraeg a Cherddoriaeth BA (Hons)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

By combining Welsh and Music, you will gain a wealth of transferable knowledge and skills, opening doors to a variety of career paths. A joint honors degree can be stimulating and rewarding, as you notice similarities and differences between the two subjects. There are often issues and perspectives that link the topics, be they critical analysis, historical context, or recent research.

The Welsh course is relevant to contemporary Wales and is taught by a School that is recognized for the quality and impact of its research. The course aims to produce graduates with a thorough understanding (both academic and practical) of the Welsh language, its literature and culture, a high level of oral and written language skills, and well-developed employability and creative skills. relevant to modern Wales.

The School of Music's undergraduate programs are flexible and challenging, giving you the opportunity to specialize and develop your own interests alongside being immersed in the aesthetics of music, analysis, composition, ethnomusicology, music history, and performance. The location of the school adds greatly to its appeal for music enthusiasts, as Cardiff is a great location for studying music in the UK: the city has a professional opera company, Welsh National Opera and a professional Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Wales the BBC. The School of Music enjoys a productive relationship with both institutions which allows, for example, students to attend dress rehearsals and buy cheap tickets for concerts.

Learning and assessment

We offer a supportive learning environment, where you are enabled to gain a range of skills and a wealth of specialist knowledge. Our courses develop intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, in-depth analysis, evaluating evidence, making arguments, applying theory, and using language effectively in writing and discussion. You will gain experience in areas such as team working, independent research and time management.

You will be taught in lectures and seminars. Lectures provide an overview of key subject concepts and frameworks, preparing you for undertaking independent research for the seminars and developing your own ideas. Seminars give you the opportunity to research the ideas outlined in the lectures.

Career prospects

The degree is particularly suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in education or academia, or the arts, but can lead equally effectively to other forms of graduate employment or provide a foundation for postgraduate study. .

Due to the demand for Welsh speakers, a degree in Welsh provides an invaluable qualification for posts requiring bilingual personnel. Many of our graduates are now pursuing careers in law, politics, media, performing arts, administration and education, or studying at postgraduate level.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 5 1

    23rd out of 83 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    170 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    2nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.40 88%

    3rd

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    152 71%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    29th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.96 79%

    41st

    26

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