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

Cymraeg / Hanes

Aberystwyth University

(3.7)
40 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cymraeg / Hanes course at Aberystwyth University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

To include C in A-level Welsh 1st or 2nd Language.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Cymraeg / Hanes course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

History
Welsh language
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
English LiteratureC
PsychologyD
Government and PoliticsC
SociologyC
SubjectGrade
WelshA
HistoryB
Drama and Theatre StudiesA
Religious StudiesA*
BiologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: QV51

Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its Cymraeg / Hanes course.

Wrth ddewis astudio’r radd BA Cymraeg a Hanes ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth byddi’n rhannu dy amser rhwng dwy adran uchel iawn eu bri. Yn elfen Gymraeg y radd hon, cyflwynir cyrsiau deniadol, diddorol a pherthnasol i’n ffordd o weld Cymru a’r byd drwy’r Gymraeg.

Yn ystod dy gyfnod yn fyfyriwr yn yr adran Gymraeg hwn byddi’n cael dewis o amrywiaeth helaeth o fodiwlau sy’n rhychwantu ystod eang o ddiddordebau ac yn dod yn rhan naturiol o’r bwrlwm sy’n gysylltiedig â’r Adran. Cei dy ddysgu gan arbenigwyr sydd yn arloesi yn eu maes a byddi’n dilyn cwrs cyffrous a heriol.

Wrth ddilyn elfen hanes y radd hon, cei gyfle i astudio amrywiaeth o gyfnodau hanesyddol a datblygu dy ddiddordebau hanesyddol, gan ehangu a dyfnhau dy wybodaeth a dy ddealltwriaeth o’r pwnc. Mae’r rhan fwyaf ohonom yn chwilfrydig am y gorffennol ac am y ffordd mae cymdeithas ddynol wedi esblygu dros amser. Yn ogystal â bod yn ddiddorol ynddo’i hun, mae astudio elfen o hanes yn cynnig gweledigaeth a all ein helpu i ddeall digwyddiadau’r byd sydd ohoni. Bydd y radd hon yn dy alluogi i roi’r gorffennol mewn persbectif gan feithrin sgiliau dadansoddol dehongli a chyfathrebu, sydd mor bwysig mewn bywyd bob dydd.

Mae Hanes wedi’i ddysgu yn Aberystwyth ers 1872, sy’n golygu mai ein hadran yw’r hynaf yng Nghymru ac un o’r blaenaf ym Mhrydain. Mae Hanes wedi’i ddysgu yn Aberystwyth ers 1872, sy’n golygu mai ein hadran yw’r hynaf yng Nghymru ac un o’r blaenaf ym Mhrydain. Fe’n graddiwyd yn uchel gan ein myfyrwyr yn yr Arolwg Blynyddol o Fyfyrwyr (NSS). Mae ein meysydd pwnc yn amrywio o hanes cynnar i hanes modern, hanes gwleidyddol, hanes cymdeithasol, hanes economaidd a diwylliannol.

Mae amrywiaeth hynod ddiddorol o cyrsiau unigol ar gael yn yr Adran, sy’n adlewyrchu diddordebau ymchwil diweddaraf ein darlithwyr: hanes ein llên a llenyddiaeth gyfoes, theori lenyddol, llenyddiaeth plant, llên gwerin, astudiaethau menywod ac astudiaethau rhywedd, ysgrifennu creadigol a sgriptio, cyweiriau a thafodieithoedd y Gymraeg, yr iaith mewn cyd-destunau proffesiynol, cyfieithu ac addasu, y Gymraeg a'r cyfryngau, cymdeithaseg yr iaith Gymraeg. Mae’r cynllun gradd hwn yn cynnwys llwybrau Ail Iaith ac Iaith Gyntaf.

Mae ein graddedigion wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yn sicrhau proffesiwn mewn llawer o feysydd gwahanol: Addysg; Y Gyfraith; Archifwyr; Cyhoeddwyr; Gwleidyddion; Gweision Sifil; Y Cyfryngau; Y Lluoedd Arfog; Entrepreneuriaid.

Source: Aberystwyth University

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies

Location

Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• History

• Welsh language

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£19,190 per year
International£19,190 per year

Aberystwyth University student reviews

(3.7)
Based on 40 reviews from Aberystwyth University's students and alumni
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32%
3 star
28%
2 star
8%
1 star
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Cymraeg / Hanes course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Welsh studies
History

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

95%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

100%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

100%

high

How well organised is your course?

100%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

100%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

100%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

95%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

95%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

94%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

93%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

86%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

99%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

93%

high

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

92%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

79%

med

Student information

The Cymraeg / Hanes course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

History
Welsh language
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female50%Male47%Other3%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students235
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female79%Male19%Other2%
Where students come from
UK100%
Number of students45
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Cymraeg / Hanes course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Aberystwyth University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Language and area studies
History

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

70%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Elementary occupations

15%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

15%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Cymraeg / Hanes course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aberystwyth University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Celtic studies
History and archaeology

Earnings

£30.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£19.7k

First year after graduation

£21.5k

Third year after graduation

£27k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Cymraeg / Hanes.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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