Overview

The Welsh programme offered by Swansea University offers you a respected MA qualification in specialist areas where taught programmes are not offered, and gives the experience of a substantial research degree, without committing to a PhD.

Key Facts

Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time.You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).Completing the programme can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government bodies or the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Bilingualism and language planning Theory of literature
Translation techniques and technology
Literature over the centuries
Devolution
Welsh for adults and language acquisition
Legal and social history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

69

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

A fully completed application form
A Resume (CV)
A Personal Statement
Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts

English language score (IELTS,TOEFL, etc.), if available
You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in Welsh or a related subject or hold relevant work experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18550 GBP / year

≈ 18550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Swansea

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