School of Modern Languages

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

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What’s next? Choose a master’s degree

Find out more about our postgraduate programmes in translation, heritage and culture. See what’s available for September 2024.

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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

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International Languages Superheroes power language learning

1 July 2024

School children from South Wales completed a training day at Cardiff University to become International Languages Superheroes.

School’s annual postgraduate research conference proves a success

25 June 2024