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

The combined English language and philosophy degree allows you to focus on two complementary disciplines. Students often find this dual approach engaging and fulfilling as they discover connections and contrasts between the fields. Cardiff's English Language program stands out for its unique approach. Like all quality programs, it offers thorough training in linguistic analysis. You'll master key analytical techniques like phonetics, grammar, and discourse analysis from leading researchers in these areas. Our broad perspective on language also includes analyzing modern multimodal communications (combining text, visuals, and audio) prevalent in today's media. While language analysis forms the foundation, Cardiff distinguishes itself by exploring how language interacts with culture, society, politics, and cognition. Cardiff's Philosophy program is notable for its emphasis on ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, and its balanced treatment of both analytic and continental philosophical traditions.

Career opportunities - During 2015/16, 95% of the School's employable graduates secured jobs or continued education within six months of completing their studies. English Language degrees blend valuable humanities skills (adaptability, communication, critical thinking) with social science methodologies (technical analysis and systematic approaches). Typical career paths include education at various levels, EFL teaching, (digital) media, marketing and PR, advertising, civil service, and public sector roles. Philosophy graduates are recognized for their sharp analytical abilities and capacity to formulate and present coherent arguments. Philosophy studies enhance your skills in evaluating arguments, uncovering underlying assumptions, critically assessing both, and communicating these insights clearly.