School of English, Communication and Philosophy

Study abroad

We offer the opportunity to apply to spend a semester of study abroad for most of our degree programmes through our international partnerships.

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to consider fresh perspectives on your studies and the wider world. You will develop an enhanced range of transferable skills such as adaptability, time management, problem-solving and Intercultural communication.

You may have the chance to brush up your language skills, or even learn a new foreign language. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds, you will form friendships and networks that can last for a lifetime.

A wide choice of destinations

Our partner institutions span continents. Destinations vary year on year, with recent examples listed below.

Europe

University College Dublin (Ireland)
University of Bremen (Gemany)
University of Regensburg (Germany)
University of Oslo (Norway)
Charles University (Prague)

Australasia

Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)

North America

Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada)
University of British Columbia (Okanagan, Canada)
Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, USA)
University of Florida (Gainsville, USA)
San Francisco State University (California, USA)
State University of New York (New Paltz, USA))
College of William and Mary (Virginia, USA)
West Virginia University (Morgantown, USA)

When can I study abroad?

You study abroad in the spring semester of your second year.

Do it! It was hands-down the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. I have a wealth of life experiences now which I would have never got it if I hadn’t done the exchange programme.

Sara Rahman

Funding

Funding varies according to where you choose to study. Students usually receive funding to study abroad from one of several funding streams eg. Taith (Welsh Government’s international learning exchange programme), Turing Scheme (UK Government’s global programme to study/work abroad) or a Cardiff University bursary.

The amount of funding provided is to assist with the general cost of living and varies depending on destination country.

Delivery and assessment

Modules will be taught and assessed in English. The results obtained at your host institution will be converted using the School’s Grade Conversion tables. They will count towards 50% of your year 2 grade.