Welsh and a Modern Language Cardiff University

Overview

The Welsh and a Modern Language course from  Cardiff University  will help you develop high-level communication and critical-thinking skills, and foster resilience and independence through time spent in immersive foreign language contexts. 

During your studies, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of the Welsh language, its literature and culture through a range of modules on topics such as contemporary and historic writing, language policy and translation. 

Equally, you’ll achieve a high level of skill in written and spoken Welsh, key skills in creative and critical thinking, and a range of professional skills relevant to modern Wales. We welcome those who’ve studied Welsh either as a first or second language. If Welsh is a second language to you, you’ll be provided with specific modules in the first and second years to practice and enhance your communication and language skills. After this, first and second language students come together for the majority of second year, and all final year, modules. 

Your study and exploration of Welsh will be complemented by your selection of one of three modern foreign languages which you’ll study at either the Upper Elementary level (if you have an A level in the subject) or the Elementary pathway (if you have limited or no knowledge of the language you’ve selected).  You’ll choose from Chinese, French, or Spanish. 

You’ll study the social, political, historical and cultural contexts, from a global perspective, of Welsh and the modern foreign language you choose, placing a strong emphasis on cultural diversity, our stimulating module selection celebrates cultural and linguistic mobility. Through a variety of language learning resources and materials, and range of student-centred learning activities, you’ll develop your reading, writing, oral, listening and mediation skills.

Career opportunities:

Graduating with a range of academic and practical skills – including teamworking, leadership and communication – the confidence to use them, and the ability to see the big picture, you’ll be valued by employers and ideally placed to progress into a range of careers.

We’re committed to helping you achieve your professional ambitions and to make your mark in a competitive job market. Whether you have a clear idea of what you would like to do after university, or no idea at all, we have the tools and support to guide you.

We encourage our students to think about life beyond university from day one, offering modules and support to give you a competitive advantage on graduating no matter what path you choose to follow.

Our graduates flourish in the job market, working in a diverse and exciting range of careers, which have included international sport liaison roles, business consultancy, education, health, the civil service, the heritage and museums sector, the media, politics, diplomacy, interpreting, translation, law and teaching.