BA (Hons) Welsh and English Literature in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

This combined program in Welsh and English Literature equips you with versatile skills and knowledge, paving the way for diverse career opportunities. The joint honors degree allows you to explore both disciplines equally, with modules split between Welsh and English literary studies. The Welsh component focuses on modern Wales, taught by a research-excellent department, and develops comprehensive linguistic, literary, and cultural competencies alongside valuable career skills for contemporary Wales. You'll study core and optional modules to build foundational knowledge while specializing in areas aligned with your aspirations. The English Literature component spans from medieval texts to modern works, examining intersections with other art forms and cultural contexts. Though no modules are mandatory, you'll engage with diverse literary periods, styles, and critical approaches. Both subjects naturally complement each other through shared analytical methods, historical frameworks, and scholarly perspectives.

Career opportunities - Our program cultivates critically engaged, culturally aware graduates whose strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and intellectual independence make them highly employable. Welsh language skills are particularly sought-after in bilingual roles. Alumni pursue careers in law, politics, media, arts, administration, and education, or continue to postgraduate study. English literature graduates develop transferable skills valued across professions, from education to media and law. Recent employment data shows impressive outcomes: 91% of Welsh graduates and 95% of English graduates secured employment or further study within six months of completing their degrees (2016/17 data).