Welsh and Celtic Studies (MA)

at Cardiff University

This is a 12-month full-time MA programme.
 

The core module will provide an introduction and analysis of the key attributes of contemporary scholarship (research methods, ethics, communication, information and digital literacy).
 

The two special subjects you select will allow you to apply those attributes in relation to specific areas of research within Welsh and Celtic Studies. You will work with leading scholars to explore your chosen field and will present your findings in traditional essays, creative writing portfolios, seminar papers and reflective reports as appropriate.
 

The pinnacle of the course will be the Extended Project (60 credits) where you will, under the supervision of a member of staff, formulate and explore original research questions that will allow you to produce an insightful and rigorous dissertation or project (up to 12,000 words) that will enhance contemporary scholarship on Welsh and Celtic Studies.
 

As a full-time student you will be expected to attend approximately 4-6 hrs of teaching sessions a week during both semesters.

This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
 

Academic requirements

Typically, you will need to have either:

• a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject such as Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Geography, History, Languages, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Sociology, Welsh, or Welsh Creative Writing, or an equivalent international degree
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
• or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
   

Other essential requirements

You will also need to provide:

• a personal statement which does not exceed 500 words. Your personal statement should detail your research interests and commitment to Welsh and Celtic Studies. Our modules offer two main learning pathways broadly related to 'Sociolinguistics' and 'Literary and Cultural Studies'. Please indicate which pathway you would wish to follow, and your specific interests within that pathway (e.g. Sociolinguistics: language acquisition, bilingualism, language policy and planning, dialectology; Literature and Culture: medieval literature and culture, modern literature, creative writing, literary theory, children's literature, life writing).
• two references. These can be academic or professional and should detail your suitability for the programme. They should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
   

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent
 

Welsh language requirements

This programme is taught through the medium of English or Welsh, or a combination of the two. If you wish to learn Welsh or improve your oral or written skills, you will have the opportunity to follow Welsh beginners or improvers classes.
 

Application deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
 

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements we will contact you to discuss your application and the course in more detail. This is due to the flexible nature of this programme, which is tailored to reflect your research interests and our staff expertise. Any offers are made subject to pre-agreement of module selection and intended research pathway.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £7950
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £17,450
Deposit-£1,000
 

This programme offers academic training of the very highest standard in the field of Welsh and Celtic Studies for those who are interested in following a career in fields concerned with language and planning, the media, heritage, government, management, public relations, marketing, the creative industries, teaching, and research.
 

You’ll gain knowledge and nurture skills which are considered assets in a range of different careers. You’ll also undertake employability training and engage with workplaces as part of the Academic and Professional Research module.
 

Placements
 

Work experience is a core requirement of the MA programme, forming a part of the Academic and Professional Research module. A five-day placement will allow you to explore how your academic and personal skills relate to the requirements of a professional workplace in an area related to your research. You will write a report to evaluate and reflect on your experience. Previous MA students have undertaken placements with organisations such as the National Assembly of Wales, Glamorgan Archives, translation services, media companies and schools.