School of Modern Languages

Cardiff University boasts one of the largest and most dynamic modern languages schools in the UK.

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Research matters – celebrating success

School of Modern Languages placed 9th in the UK for research impact in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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Undergraduate

We offer an impressive range of degree courses for those with an active interest in language and culture.

Postgraduate taught

We offer a specialist Masters programme which offers training in the theory and practice of translation.

Research at the School of Modern Languages

Our research community of academics and scholars are committed to producing world-class research.

International students

Find out how we support for our international students.

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Year abroad

Immerse yourself in another language and culture with a year abroad.

"I strongly recommend Cardiff, not only because of the School’s reputation, but also the countless chances it provides to participate in cultural exchanges."

Guojiao Lis, MA Translation Studies

News

National Eisteddfod Welsh Learner of the Year inspired by love of languages

27 September 2022

A Modern Languages student received the prize of Welsh Learner of the Year at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Ceredigion after his passion for languages sparked an appetite for Welsh.