BA (Hons) English Language and Italian in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

The School of Modern Languages and the School of English, Communication and Philosophy strive to shape students into globally-minded individuals. Studying Italian alongside English Language equips you with versatile abilities and insights that enhance employability, positioning you favorably in today's international job market while creating diverse professional opportunities. Cardiff's English Language program offers a unique approach, delivering comprehensive training in linguistic analysis where you'll master fundamental tools like phonetics, grammar, and discourse analysis from leading experts in these disciplines. Our expansive view of language includes examining modern multimodal communications (integrating text, visuals, and audio) prevalent in today's media landscape, while also exploring language's connections to culture, society, politics, and cognition. As a significant European and global player with a profound cultural heritage, Italy's language serves as an official medium in both the EU and UN. Beyond achieving advanced linguistic proficiency, students develop deep intercultural awareness, including specialized understanding of Italian societies, alongside enhanced communication and analytical abilities that build adaptability through immersive language experiences. Our Italian program accommodates both proficient speakers and those starting from scratch. Initial studies combine language instruction with foundational explorations of Italy's history and culture, paving the way for more focused academic pursuits in subsequent years. Language mastery reaches new heights during the overseas year, offering direct exposure to life in an Italian-speaking environment.