Employment Opportunities
A degree in Welsh from Aberystwyth University prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in both the private and public sector in Wales. We are very proud of the fact that this year, there were fewer Aberystwyth Welsh graduates unemployed than the national average for language graduates.
Once again this year, more Aberystwyth Welsh, Celtic Studies and Irish first degree graduates who entered into employment six months after graduation were successful in gaining ‘graduate’ level employment than all first degree language graduates nationally.
In 2007 a new Part 2 module, ‘Y Gymraeg yn y Gweithle’ (‘Welsh in the Workplace’) was introduced in order to prepare students for the workplace.This module, which provides work experience in institutions and organizations throughout Wales has proved popular among students and can lead to job opportunities.
The Welsh Department also participates in a scheme offered by the Careers Service over a period of three years which means that students are given guidance on practical aspects such as writing a curriculum vitae and advice on how to conduct oneself in an interview. Guest speakers from outside the College also come to give talks about the opportunities available for Welsh speakers in the market place. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the experiences and opportunities available to them during their time at College so that they may contribute to their employability.