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Cymru
The capital of expanding vocabularies, expanding horizons. Of expressing yourself, of understanding others. The capital of words that work like a spell, linking land, history, culture, future – where you can explore all sides of your heart, your personality, your voice.
Study through the medium of Welsh
If you’re a Welsh speaker and want to study part of your degree through the medium of Welsh, at Cardiff Met we can help. Several of our degrees offer modules through the medium of Welsh and prepare you for careers in the fields of sport, health, education, art and design, and business.
For a full list of degrees that have this option, please refer to the course directory, or look for the Cymraeg logo on the course pages in this prospectus.
There are many advantages to studying through the medium of Welsh, which include:
• Extra funding
• Smaller class sizes
• Opportunities to develop specialist terminologies bi-lingually
• Develop bilingual skills that will be advantageous when searching for employment Scan to find out more about studying through the medium of Welsh
Financial Support
Cardiff Met offers scholarships to students who choose to study through the medium of Welsh.
Main Scholarship: £1,000 annually (£3,000 over 3 years)
Who is eligible: Students studying at least 66% of their course, i.e. 80 credits a year, through the medium of Welsh.
Incentive Scholarship: £500 annually (£1,500 over 3 years)
Who is eligible: Students studying 33% of their course through the medium of Welsh in any subject.
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
The Cardiff Met Branch is a society of students and staff who are keen to promote Welsh medium education and opportunities for students and staff and it works closely with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to ensure this.
Studying and socialising through the medium of Welsh
The Welsh Society
The Welsh Society is an organisation for the University's Welsh speakers. It is a great opportunity to get to know other Welsh students, whether from Llandaff or Cyncoed campus. The Society meets regularly and organizes a number of social activities through the medium of Welsh including rugby trips, Rhyng-gol Eisteddfod, the Welsh Provision dinner and more.
“My name is Bo and I’m the Welsh Language Officer for the academic year 2022/23. I’m a third year student on the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course. I also have a role within the Students' Union, which is to ensure that the voices of Welsh-speaking students are heard. In my role, I’ll strive to make sure that your university experience is a positive one.”
Bo Leung Welsh Language Officer
