Irish Language and Literature/Education
UCAS Code: QX5H
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
To include evidence of linguistic ability.
Pass in Access qualification in a relevant subject with Merit in 50% of units at level 3. With evidence of linguistic ability.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include evidence of linguistic ability.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include evidence of linguistic ability.
UCAS Tariff
To include evidence of linguistic ability.
Aberystwyth University welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right and considers completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be equivalent to an A level grade.
About this course
In choosing to study this Irish Language & Literature and Education Degree you'll not just develop your language competence in Modern Irish, you will immerse yourself in a broad range of Gaelic texts from the medieval through to modern periods, evaluated in various ways from the linguistic/stylistic approach through to political or historical emphasis. You'll also spend 50% of your time covering the fundamentals of education. With a focus on gaining essential employability skills that include language skills, translation, team-work, communication, the management of self and time this Irish Language & Literature and Education Degree is taught by dedicated, enthusiastic experts, often in very small tutorial and seminar class sizes, giving you the very best experience. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.
On this course, you will have the opportunity to learn Scottish Gaelic, Breton and Manx as well as their respective literature. A degree in Celtic Studies will open many doors to exciting opportunities for you. Flourish with our vibrant, exciting Welsh community here at Aberystwyth. Not only do we have a Students Union, but UMCA (Undeb Myfyrwyr Cymraeg Aberystwyth) host many events and societies for those who wish to part of the welsh community. The National Library of Wales is a stone throw away from our Penglais Campus. It is one of a kind in Wales, allowing students unlimited access to its rare collection of literature.
Within the department of Welsh and Celtic studies, you will have large options of stimulating modules to choose from such as creative writing, professional welsh, translation, Welsh in the media, Welsh Literature, Folk Welsh and many more. Students can explore studying in another country under the Erasmus + or the International Exchange programme. Our degree programmes offer promising employment opportunities.
Our graduates have followed these pathways:
- Humanitarian Organisations;
- Teaching and Education (including SEN);
- Social Care;
- Nursing;
- Speech therapy;
- Social work;
- Child welfare;
- Play therapy;
- The Leisure industry;
- Child Law;
- Childhood research.
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Extra funding
Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Our long-established Entrance Examination competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine that with any or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include Sport and Music Scholarships, Bursaries for Care Leavers/Young Carers and a range of department specific awards. Please visit our website for full details.
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Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies
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