Welcome to our degree programmes pages
Undergraduate Degrees
The School offers programmes in
English Language
English Language and Literature (in preparation)
English Literature
Philosophy
We also offer a range of Joint Honours Programmes. You can combine any two honours subjects taught in the School or pursue a joint honours degree with programmes taught by other Schools at Cardiff.
Click here to find out more about Joint Honours at Cardiff.
Year One students are strongly advised to take all their credits in the School. Find out more about Year One here.
Download the Undergraduate Brochure.
Part-time degrees
The School offers the following undergraduate degrees part-time: BA English Literature, BA English Language.
Mature-age students
The School welcomes applications from mature-age (Access) applicants.
How to Apply
For details on how to apply please click here.
Postgraduate Taught
The School offers a range of MA degrees that reflects its research interests and publications. Each degree is finely tuned to meet the specialist needs of students wishing to achieve a higher level of learning and to enhance employability.
MA in Critical and Cultural Theory
MA/Diploma in Applied Linguistics
MA/Diploma in Language and Communication Research
MA/Diploma in Forensic Linguistics
MA in English Literature
MA in Creative Writing
MA in Analytic and Modern European Philosophy
MA in Ethics and Social Philosophy
Postgraduate Research
The School offers opportunities for full-time and part-time study leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil in Critical and Cultural Theory, English Literature, Language and Communication, and Philosophy. Students are supervised by internationally renowned scholars and enjoy the benefits of joining a prestigious, well-supported, and lively research environment with excellent facilities.
PhD in Applied Linguistics (Lexical Studies)
PhD in English Literature
PhD in Creative and Critical Writing
PhD in Critical and Cultural Theory
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Language and Communication
International Students
We very much welcome applications from students from outside the UK, whether you wish to study on a full-time basis, or spend a year-abroad with us.
International Scholarship Fund
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