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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).

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.

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Research at the School of Modern Languages

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

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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.

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"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

9th in the UK for research impact

12 May 2022

Cardiff University’s School of Modern Languages has been placed 9th in the UK for research impact in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

French students represent Cardiff at celebrated literary prize

13 April 2022

Partnership between Cardiff and Beijing Normal Universities leads to first cohort of graduates achieving dual degree success

5 April 2022

Learners have not closed the door on languages just before they make GCSE option choices, report shows

15 March 2022

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Free online course: Working with translation

Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages in a variety of contexts, and discover your inner translator.