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Smart Moves: Unlocking Student Travel Discounts Across the UK

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Hello, Cardiff Uni globetrotters! Ready to roam without breaking the bank? As Cardiff Uni students, we’re constantly on the move, whether it’s traveling home for the holidays or just exploring around. And here’s something to remember: being a student doesn’t just come with academic perks; it also opens the door to a world of travel discounts! In this blog, I’ll be sharing some insider tips on how to take advantage of these student travel deals. From local buses to cross-country trains, get ready to make your journeys both affordable and fun!

• National Express – A Student Favorite:

Exploring the UK is a breeze with National Express, a favorite among students for almost 50 years. Not only do they offer a 15% discount through platforms like UNiDAYS , Student Beans, Prime Student, and TOTUM, but their coaches are also tailor-made for student travel. With features like free Wi-Fi, charging ports, and plenty of luggage space, you can travel in comfort without stretching your budget. From Scotland’s capital to the southern English coast, National Express connects you to a wide array of destinations, making it ideal for visiting friends, family, or just seeking a new adventure.

• Cardiff University’s Travel Deals:

Cardiff University ensures that your journey to campus is as smooth as possible, especially for international students. Through a partnership with National Express, the university offers a 20% discount for travel from major UK airports, making your arrival convenient and cost-effective. This service is particularly useful during the busy September intake, offering a seamless transition to university life.

• The 16-25 Railcard – Your Ticket to Affordable Train Journeys:

Embrace the scenic beauty of train travel with the 16-25 Railcard . This little gem is perfect for students aged 16-25, offering a third off most rail fares. Whether it’s a spontaneous trip to a new city or a regular journey home, the savings with this railcard can be significant. Train travel is not only a scenic option but also a swift way to traverse the country, making it ideal for those weekend adventures or holiday travels. The 16-25 Railcard is a great investment for students who frequently use trains and are looking to make their travel more economical.

• Local Buses and Coach Travel – Budget-Friendly and Convenient:

Looking for the most economical travel options? Don’t overlook local buses and coach services. Local buses often offer special student fares, providing a cost-effective solution for daily commutes or quick trips in and around the city. For longer journeys, consider the Young Persons Coachcard from National Express. At £12.50 a year (or £30 for three years), it slashes coach fares by a third and offers additional discounts for festival and event travel. These options are not just about saving money; they’re about smart travel choices that add convenience and flexibility to your student life.

Cardiff Uni students, armed with these tips, you’re all set for your travel adventures! Whether it’s heading home, visiting friends, or just exploring new places, remember that smart travel doesn’t have to be expensive. With these student discounts and options, you can journey more for less. So, where are you off to next?

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Mytravelpass

Mytravelpass is a Welsh Government run scheme whereby any young person aged 16 - 21 can recieve at least a third off all bus travel in Wales!

All you have to do is apply on online  here  and the pass will be with you in 10 working days. Once you have received your pass, just show it to the driver on your bus!

All you need to apply is a Welsh address and a suitable photograph to upload.

You can find out more about the pass  here.

Useful Timetables

Cardiff Bus

Cardiff Met Rider

The Met Riders operates during Term Time around all campuses, private halls, Roath/Cathays and the City Centre. The Met Rider is the largest student bus service in Wales and heavily subsidised by the University to make it more affordable for students.

To apply for a Met Rider pass and view the various routes, please visit the website link below.

https://estore.cardiffmet.ac.uk/product-catalogue/student-life/metrider-bus-passes

To plan a train journey, visit Traveline Cymru   and select ‘train only’. For more information about ticketing, visit Transport for Wales

Plan Cycle Journeys

To plan a bike journey, use the Traveline Cycle Planner located at the top of the journey planner window located  here.

Llandaff Campus Facilities

• 160 covered, card access stores
• External stands
• Dedicated showers
• Changing and storage facilities
• Dr Bike Sessions
• Student Cardiff Met cycle team

Cyncoed Campus Facilities

• 60 covered, card access stores
• Dr Bike sessions

Plas Gwyn Campus Facilities

• 40 covered, card access stores

There are many NextBike stations around Cardiff. You can check where they are and the availability on our bus stop finder  here . Just search the desired location to find docking stations and how many bikes are available at each site. 

To plan a walking route, please use our journey planner  here  and select the 'walk' icon.

Premier (029 2055 5555) Dragon (029 2033 3333) Capital (029 2077 7777)

For information about the Cardiff Safe Taxi scheme, visit the website here

Cardiff now has Uber and Ola! Click the links to download the apps.

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Ola -  Apple  /  Google Play

• Limited parking available.
• Pay & Display or Student Parking Permit
• No Parking available.
• Nearest is limited spaces at Llandaff Rugby Club currently at £3.50 a day
• No resident parking in any of the Halls.

Car Sharing

If you’re interested in car sharing, please visit Carshare2cardiff

Cardiff has  3 Park an​​​​​​​d Ride sites ​ ​​​​​​​​​​​ ​  each running bus services to and from the city centre.

• Cardiff East  -  CF23 8HH,  University Hospital Wales
• Cardiff West  -  CF11 8EG, Cardiff City Stadium
• Cardiff South  -  CF10 4UW, Cardiff County Hall (Cardiff Bay)

If you need to check for service disruptions, please check the Traveline website.

You can call our Contact Centre agents on 0300 200 22 33

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We have a text message service available. Traveline text number 84268*

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** Your reply will be free to receive, providing the bus stops in question are located in Wales. For bus stops outside of Wales, you will be charged £0.25 to receive the reply.

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Published August 30, 2024

The University of Wyoming’s WWAMI Medical Education Program has capitalized on UW’s partnership with Cardiff University in Wales to build an exchange program that already has enriched the education of four Wyoming medical students.

UW and Cardiff began their strategic partnership in 2023 to bolster collaborative research projects, education programs and meaningful interdisciplinary work. Spearheaded through a joint effort by the Office of the President and the Global Engagement Office, the partnership aims to create and expand opportunities for faculty and student exchange.

Dr. Robert Monger, associate clinical dean of Wyoming WWAMI, developed an exchange with Drs. Katie Webb and Bethan Stephens, of Cardiff’s School of Medicine, with a vision of figuring out the best way to structure longitudinal integrated clerkships. These are an alternative model of medical clerkship, in which medical students stay six months in one location, as opposed to moving more quickly between facilities.

It’s a model that has proven effective in Wyoming, giving WWAMI students the ability to develop strong relationships at their locations, as well as unique opportunities for hands-on learning.

Monger, Webb and Stephens brought the exchange to life this summer, with financial support from UW and Cardiff collaborative seed fund. Faculty and students from UW and Cardiff took part in reciprocal exchanges in June and July.

“It was important from the get-go to have students involved,” Monger says.

The students selected from Wyoming WWAMI included Chantelle Barr, of Worland; Franklin Powell, of Jackson; Matthew Rasmussen, of Burlington; and Bradford Burns, of Story. Iphieroho Oneyibo, Morgan Nash, Jasmin Blight and Niamh Thomas were selected from Cardiff.

Wyoming to Wales

The first leg of the exchange occurred at Cardiff in mid-June. The students all stayed in the same house, which allowed them to build relationships beyond academic interests. The exchange group toured several rural clinics and hospitals, learning about the benefits and intricacies of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) system, the centralization of medical technology in Welsh hospitals and cultural factors considered by providers.

“Not only do I understand the NHS more completely than I did before, but I also feel like I understand the U.S. health care system better,” Rasmussen says.

Of note was the focus on language preference, as many patients preferred to speak Welsh. Hospitals provided lanyards to indicate Welsh-speaking patients, and all the signs were in Welsh and English. Students and faculty also had the opportunity to speak to a patient about his satisfaction with being able to communicate with his doctors in Welsh.

An additional highlight for the Wyoming WWAMI participants was a visit to a transfer site created for refugees from Afghanistan.

“Although only a few hours long, this visit was an incredible experience,” Burns says. “Observing medicine done with the aid of an interpreter was a novel experience for me. I will never forget how thankful and humble the patients were with the physicians -- and how welcoming and interested they were in us as students.”

Wales to Wyoming

In July, the Cardiff group visited Wyoming. In contrast to the June visit, which stayed relatively central to Cardiff, the exchange group hopped in a van to visit longitudinal integrated clerkships across Wyoming. They visited clinics in Powell, Thermopolis and Fremont County, including a stop on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Cardiff students appreciated seeing the access to medical technology -- such as MRI machines and CT scans -- available at each clinic and hospital, as well as the hands-on roles WWAMI students were expected to take. At Wind River Family and Community Health Care, the group also discussed the cultural aspects of delivering health care to Native people.

Participants also took part in cultural activities at their respective sites, including a cricket match and a night of darts in Wales. The Cardiff group completed its trip with a final stop in Laramie, well-timed to coincide with Laramie Jubilee Days. The group met with UW President Ed Seidel and attended the Jubilee Days rodeo.

One goal for the exchange included comparing cultural differences and learning different perspectives not just on rural health, but on the idea of rurality.

“Rural in Wales is a 30-minute drive from downtown Cardiff,” Monger says. In contrast, when participants from Cardiff visited UW, they commented on the impression made on them by traveling such great distances by vehicle. Experiencing this firsthand allowed them to see how far some Wyomingites must travel to access health care.

The students and faculty plan to continue their working relationships.

“This collaboration is allowing sets of students the opportunity to experience rural health care delivery in other countries,” says Michelle Hilaire, interim dean of UW’s College of Health Sciences. “It can spark ideas and relationships that can foster driving innovation and excellence in future health care delivery. What a wonderful experience for all.”

Reflecting on her experience in the exchange, Barr adds: “This has changed the way I see health care and caring for people from different cultures, and it will definitely make me a better provider.”

About the Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education Program

The WWAMI Medical Education Program -- Wyoming’s medical school -- is a partnership between the University of Wyoming and the University of Washington School of Medicine. WWAMI is an acronym for the five states that participate in the program: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

WWAMI reserves 20 seats each year for qualified Wyoming residents. Students accepted to the program spend 18 months on the University of Wyoming campus. The third and fourth years are spent at selected clinical sites throughout the WWAMI region. To learn more about Wyoming-WWAMI, go here .

About the UW-Cardiff Collaboration

The University of Wyoming Global Engagement Office invites faculty members from UW and Cardiff University to submit proposals for funding from a Strategic Partnership Collaborative Seed Fund to develop collaborative teaching, professional services projects or research projects that have clear outcomes and clear pathways to build and sustain the collaborations. The next call for proposals opens Monday, Sept. 9. For more information, email the Global Engagement Office at [email protected] .

About the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences

UW’s College of Health Sciences trains health and wellness professionals and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, speech-language pathology, social work, kinesiology, public health, health administration and disability studies. The college also oversees residency and fellowship programs in Casper and Cheyenne, as well as operating a speech/hearing clinic in Laramie and primary care clinics in Laramie, Casper and Cheyenne.

With more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the college is dedicated to training the health and wellness workforce of Wyoming and conducting high-quality research and community engagement, with a particular focus on rural and frontier populations.

Incredible day trips from Cardiff you won't want to miss

Cardiff, a city filled with history, culture and diversity, is a popular holiday destination and makes a good base to explore South Wales . With regular train services , plenty of affordable places to stay, and a warm welcome, whether you’re after a family break, weekend away or just some time for yourself, Cardiff has it all. 

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, interesting cities and lots of attractions, day trips from Cardiff are an easy option.

1. Head for the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

One of the big three National Parks in Wales, the Bannau Brycheiniog are simply stunning. Whether you’re a walker or have brought your bike on the train , the trails that traverse the park are easy to follow, while within the park’s borders are charming little villages. These are just perfect for stocking up on supplies and asking the friendly locals all about their part of the Beacons. 

If you prefer, there are guided tours of the mountain ranges, including the tallest peak Pen y Fan - 2,907 ft (886 metres) and the caves that lie beneath them, nature trails and even star gazing expeditions. 

The Bannau Brycheiniog are known for their changing landscapes, and each part of the park is unique. Grassy moors, heather-covered valleys and weather-worn Old Red Sandstone crags lie alongside nutrient-rich peat bogs that play a crucial role in the climate change battle. Much of the flora and fauna found here is endangered and rarely seen in other parts of the country. Saxifrage with its purple flowers clings to rugged rock faces, while red kites, slowly making a comeback in Wales, soar overhead. At dusk, look out for horseshoe bats swooping for moths. Wild Welsh Mountain ponies crop the grass short, and keep the heather under control, and reclusive red deer gather in valleys out of the sharp wind. 

• Stunning views
• Explore the great outdoors
• Perfect for nature lovers  

2. Visit Caerphilly

Only seven miles from Cardiff, Caerphilly began as a Roman stronghold in 75 AD, with many relics from this era on show in the town’s museum. 

Caerphilly Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in town. This imposing 13th-century fortress is the largest in Wales, and second only in size to Windsor Castle in Britain. The towers and vast walls still remain, as do the huge defensive lakes that were created, covering over 30 acres. 

The town is home to several parks, including the beautiful Caerphilly Gardens, and if retail therapy is your thing, there are some charming independent boutiques amongst the big high-street names. 

With several claims to fame, including being the birthplace of the late Tommy Cooper, and appearing in episodes of the popular BBC drama Dr Who, Caerphilly should be top of everyone’s to-do list.

• Soak up the culture
• Perfect for history lovers
• Fun for all the family

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3. Explore The Wye Valley

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Wye Valley sits on the border between Wales and England, and includes areas of Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire. The picturesque River Wye flows through the valley and is the UK’s fifth longest river. The region’s main industries are agriculture, forestry and tourism, with more than 2.5 million people visiting the Wye Valley each year. 

Several areas of the valley are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest due to the rich flora and fauna found there. Lesser horseshoe bats, peregrine falcons, nightjars and goshawks are all found within the region, and the River Wye is home to twaite and shad, two species of freshwater fish. The rarely seen whitebeam can be found here, too.  

Although the towns of Monmouth, Hereford, and Chepstow are just outside the AONB, Ross-on-Wye lies inside its borders, and this pretty market town is well worth visiting while you’re in the area. 

• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Perfect for nature lovers

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Travel information for University Hospital of Wales (UHW)

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All the public transport information you need to know for travelling in and around University of Wales hospital.

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Park and ride, journey plan with traveline cymru.

To plan a journey, take a look at our journey planner  here .

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Simply get on the bus, ask the driver for your desired ticket and pay contactless!

Useful Services

Cardiff Bus

Free Shuttle Bus

University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Llandough provide a free shuttle bus between the two sites. You can view the timetable below.

Shuttle_bus_timetable.pdf

Mytravelpass

Mytravelpass is a Welsh Government run scheme whereby any young person aged 16 - 21 can recieve at least a third off all bus travel in Wales!

All you have to do is apply on online  here  and the pass will be with you in 10 working days. Once you have received your pass, just show it to the driver on your bus!

All you need to apply is a Welsh address and a suitable photograph to upload.

You can find out more about the pass  here.

Concessionary Bus Travel

You can use your Welsh Concessionary Bus Pass on all local bus services in Wales. You cannot use your Welsh pass for travel in England and you cannot use your English pass for travel in Wales.

Please be aware that your concessionary pass cannot be used on coach services such as National Express or Megabus. National Express do offer a Senior Coachcard for people over 60, which you can find more details here by  clicking here.

More information on concessionary travel can be found here.

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service

The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service is for patients across Wales who are unable for medical reasons, to make their own way to and from their hospital appointments.

It is a vital resource to help those patients who need and rely on it and it should not be used as an alternative to other means of getting to appointments.

Please note that a need for treatment does not automatically imply a need for transport. There is an eligibility process that all patients are required to go through to ensure the service can be offered to them.

For patients who are found non eligible, our Alternative Transport Team can discuss transport options in your area, that may be able to help.

Please click here to see if you are eligible

Community Transport

The closest train stations are Heath High Level (Rhymney Valley line to and from Cardiff) and Heath Low Level (Coryton line to and from Cardiff). Heath High Level and Low Level are both 1 mile away.

Plan Your Journey

To plan a train journey, visit  Traveline Cymru   and select ‘train only’. For more information about ticketing, visit  Transport for Wales

Plan Cycle Journeys

To plan a bike journey, use the Traveline Cycle Planner located at the top of the journey planner window located  here.

Cycle Facilities

This site has cycle paths and cycle storage, these can be viewed on the site map at the top of this page. 

There are two NextBike stations at the site. You can check where they are and the availability on our bus stop finder here , just search for University Hospital Wales. 

To plan a walking route, please use our journey planner here and select the 'walk' icon.

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There is a small amount of car parking spaces available at the site but there is no guaruntee. Car Parking is difficult at all our sites at peak time and we would encourage patients, visitors and staff to use alternative means of transport wherever possible.

UHW have park and ride services as follows: H59 - Pentwyn CF23 8HH

Please see the timetable below: H59_PR.pdf

If you need to check for service disruptions, please check the Traveline website.

You can call our Contact Centre agents on 0800 464 0000

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We have a text message service available. Traveline text number 84268*

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Welsh and Linguistics (BA)

• Subject areas: English language and literature , Welsh
• UCAS code: QQ36
• Next intake: September 2025
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode: Full time

Why study this course

World around you

Combine your knowledge of Welsh and linguistics, focusing on their application to the social world.

Branching out

A wide variety of modules in both Welsh and linguistics allow you to explore your interests and discover new ones.

Future-focused

Develop in-demand employability skills, enhancing your career prospects in a wide range of fields.

Welsh at work

Build your confidence and practical skills using Welsh in a professional setting on placement.

Communicate effectively

Develop bilingual skills in shaping and presenting your ideas and arguments.

On our Welsh and Linguistics (BA) programme, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of the Welsh language, its literature and culture, and engage with key questions across a broad range of linguistic topics. You’ll achieve a high level of skill in written and spoken Welsh, key skills in collaboration and critical thinking, and well-developed employability and creative skills relevant to modern Wales.  

We welcome those who’ve studied Welsh either as a first or second language. If Welsh is a second language to you, you’ll be provided with specific modules in the first and second years to practise and enhance your communication and language skills. After this, first and second language students come together for the majority of second year, and all final year, modules. Module options allow you to explore topics such as historic and contemporary Welsh writing, language policy, and professional translation.

In linguistics, you’ll be provided with a rigorous grounding in the analysis of language (including key aspects of phonetics, morphology and syntax). You’ll also be able to select modules on varied topics, letting you follow your passions and interests, using the latest approaches to study with a critical eye and making connections to debates in the public sphere. 

Acquiring career-enhancing skills, you’ll have the opportunity to produce different types of texts and work with specialised software. You’ll gain skills from analysing real-world examples of language and learn how to construct arguments and communicate ideas to different audiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a workplace where Welsh is used daily, to develop your confidence and professional skills. During your final year, you’ll undertake a dissertation, in which you’ll design and carry out a research project on a topic of your choice related to Welsh language, culture or literature.

Graduating with a range of academic, linguistic and practical skills – including teamworking, leadership and communication – the confidence to use them and the ability to see the big picture, you’ll be valued by employers and ideally placed to progress into a range of careers. The ability to use the Welsh language at a professional level is also extremely attractive to employers, which means that you have a unique opportunity to ensure an interesting and varied career where you can influence the linguistic, cultural, civic and economic future of Wales. 

Subject area: English language and literature

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Subject area: Welsh

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Entry requirements

Clearing update: Entry requirements for Clearing vary and may be lower than the grades shown below. Get in touch to discuss your options .

We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as equivalent international qualifications subject to entry requirements. Typical offers are as follows:

ABB-BBB. Must include grade B in Welsh First or Second Language.

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

Our grade range covers our standard offer and contextual offer. We carefully consider the circumstances in which you've been studying (your contextual data) upon application.

• Eligible students will be given an offer at the lower end of the advertised grade range.
• Where there is no grade range advertised and/or where there are selection processes in place (like an interview) you may receive additional points in the selection process or be guaranteed interview/consideration.

Learn about eligible courses and how contextual data is applied.

International Baccalaureate

32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects. You must also have a Welsh Language qualification equivalent to grade B at A-level.

Baccalaureate Wales

From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.

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You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.

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Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

IELTS (academic)

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.

PTE Academic

At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

Trinity ISE II/III

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Other accepted qualifications

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications .

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You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.

If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:

• access to computers or devices that can store images
• use of internet and communication tools/devices
• freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
• contact with people related to Cardiff University.

Other qualifications from inside the UK

DD-DM in a BTEC Diploma in Humanities or Social Science subjects and grade B in A-level Welsh First or Second Language.

Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.

Qualifications from outside the UK

Please see our admissions policies for more information about the application process.

Tuition fees for 2025 entry

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas.

Learn how we decide your fee status

Fees for home status

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.

Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss national, your tuition fees for 2025/26 be in line with the overseas fees for international students, unless you qualify for home fee status. UKCISA have provided information about Brexit and tuition fees .

Fees for island status

Learn more about the undergraduate fees for students from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man .

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Course structure

This is a 3-year full-time degree, with 120 credits of study in each year. You will study 60 credits in Welsh and 60 credits in linguistics each year.

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2025/2026 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2025.

The modules in year 1 introduce you to the key skills and areas of knowledge that feature throughout the degree.

In Welsh, you’ll explore aspects of Welsh language and literature in various contemporary, historical, and social contexts. Your choice of Welsh modules will depend on whether you’ve studied Welsh as a first or second language.

The core modules in linguistics will cover all the essential tools of linguistic analysis, introduce you to the basic skills needed for your studies, and equip you with the necessary academic writing skills you’ll use throughout your degree and beyond.

In year 2, you’ll take a core module that will help you develop your Welsh language skills within both an academic and a vocational context. This module includes a period of work experience in a workplace in which Welsh is used on a daily basis. You can choose from optional modules on Welsh language, literature and culture, including several with direct relevance to specific fields of employment, such as language planning and the creative and heritage industries.

For your linguistics component, you’ll choose 2 core modules from a set of options, allowing you to broaden your knowledge of linguistics and focus on phonetics, syntax and semantics, and/or discourse.

In your final year, you are challenged to think more deeply about topics across Welsh and linguistics and gain a deeper understanding of how current research can impact the world.

In Welsh, you’ll undertake independent research in the form of either a 20-credit extended essay or 40-credit longer project work, which you’ll complete under the direction of a member of staff who is an expert in the relevant field. This may lead to further research or provide an effective showcase for potential employers. You will also choose one or two 20-credit Welsh optional module on themes such as translation, language and education, and contemporary literature.

In linguistics, you’ll take one core module, which will equip you with relevant employability skills and the opportunity to analyse data in a real-world context. You’ll choose from a wide variety of optional modules to cover the remaining credits.

The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.

Module information

Learning and assessment

Throughout the degree, our aim is to support you to become an independent, creative, and critical thinker.

First year teaching provides carefully structured support through lectures and seminar discussions to help you develop key skills and gain confidence. The learning activities will vary from module to module, but may include lectures, seminar discussions, student presentations, and small-group work. For Welsh, there is also an important role to be played by tutorials, workshops and language classes, especially if you’re following the second language route. You’ll also have access to all materials through our electronic learning environment.

Through second and final year, you’ll increasingly learn through guided independent reading and interactive workshops and seminars, discussing new research with internationally recognised academics who are currently working in that area.

In this supportive environment, you’ll develop your abilities to analyse texts, construct arguments, collaboratively work through problems, and present your ideas clearly to others.  

You’re expected to do the reading and other relevant preparation to enable you to take part fully in these activities and are encouraged to explore the resources of the library.

How will I be supported?

Your main sources of support are your module leaders and your Personal Tutor. You’ll be allocated a Personal Tutor in both Welsh and linguistics. Personal Tutors can advise you on academic matters, including study skills, careers, and your academic progress, as well as on pastoral matters. They also act as a first point of contact if you experience any difficulties. You’ll be invited to meet with your Personal Tutor regularly throughout your degree, and they are available for extra meetings as needed. Your module leaders have drop-in sessions during teaching weeks that you can attend if you have any questions about course materials or assessments. The Writing Development Centre (exclusively for students in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy) provides specialist support for academic writing across the programme. You can access online materials, workshops and one-to-one meetings about any aspect of academic writing to support you with your assessments. 

Our Professional Services teams in both Welsh and linguistics provide academic and student support and are there is to help you with information and guidance if you have any queries. In addition, the University offers a range of support services and events to help you plan your career, manage your emotional, mental and physical health, support you with financial issues, and provide assistance for students with disabilities. These services are co-located at the University's Centre for Student Life. Libraries, study spaces and other resource centres will all be available to you.

You’ll regularly receive feedback on your progress. Oral feedback in lectures and seminars will help you assess your understanding of the course material and your critical responses to it. You’ll receive formative comments on essay ideas, and detailed feedback on all marked coursework. You’ll also be able to regularly discuss your overall performance with your Personal Tutors.

How will I be assessed?

Your assessments are designed to cumulatively develop key skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and reflection.

A range of formative and summative assessment methods are used, including essays, examinations, presentations, portfolios, and weekly tasks.

What skills will I practise and develop?

The Learning Outcomes for this programme describe what you’ll achieve by the end of your programme at Cardiff University and identify the knowledge and skills that you’ll develop . They will also help you to understand what is expected of you.

On successful completion of your programme, you’ll be able to:

Knowledge & Understanding:

• Know the structures, registers and varieties of Welsh and use them flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, as appropriate.  
• Critique the development of the Welsh language and its literature in different historical periods, from a linguistic, literary, and social context as well as an understanding of the attempts to restore and promote the language. 
• Critically analyse aspects of Welsh-language culture, literature, history and society, drawing on a range of materials and approaches. 
• Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of core areas of English language and linguistics, including phonetics, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse.
• Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of how language works in the social world.
• Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of the interplay of an analysis of linguistic data with critical and theoretical sources.

Intellectual Skills:

• Apply descriptive terminology relevant to English language and linguistic phenomena.
• Analyse various types of linguistic data.
• Construct and explain complex and specialised arguments that support claims in response to the conventions of the genre.
• Evaluate the impact of language use in a given context.
• Critically evaluate texts, data, concepts, and theories relevant to the context of the Welsh language and Welsh literature, using the appropriate vocabulary and terminology. 

Professional Practical Skills:

• Produce a range of material using written and spoken Welsh that is appropriate for the workplace and intended to address a range of audiences.  
• Critically read and evaluate ideas, arguments and empirical research.
• Show critical awareness of different writing conventions and writing tools, and the ability to use and adapt them successfully for different types of assessment.
• Assess and solve problems independently, taking the views of others into account in a systematic and evaluative way. 
• Apply knowledge, understanding and skills in a professional context.

Transferable/Key Skills:

• Effectively use relevant IT software and programmes, including Welsh language software, to present and analyse materials.KS2 Apply practical research skills
• Organise and communicate complex ideas and arguments in different formats suitable to different audiences, using appropriate referencing conventions.   
• Use a range of employability skills, including communication, collaboration, time management and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reflect on and respond to constructive feedback.
• Develop creative, critical, and independent responses to problems or tasks.

Careers and placements

Career prospects.

We’re committed to helping you achieve your professional ambitions and will encourage you, and work with you, to consider and explore your career or other post-graduation options early.

Graduates from this programme possess a range of transferable skills and areas of knowledge that are sought after by many employers.

These include the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, and to use reflection and feedback to further develop your skills. The demand for Welsh speakers means that a degree in Welsh can be highly valuable for jobs and roles that require bilingual speakers. In linguistics, you’ll combine the best of humanities skills (flexibility, communication, critique) and social science skills (technical analysis and systematic method). This combination of specialist and transferable skills, alongside your powers of expression and critical thinking, will be valued by employers.

During your degree, you’ll benefit from the university’s range of careers support. The Cardiff Award provides a framework through which to develop your employability while our Students Futures service can provide opportunities to develop or increase your professional experience through placements or internships and maximise your skills and preparation with careers workshops and one-on-one advice sessions. Equally, you could work with the Enterprise and Start Up team to bring your ideas to life, grounding you with the know-how to succeed. Alternatively, you can take advantage of initiatives like Languages for All to gain new (or improve existing) language skills, enhancing both your CV and your personal experiences.

With the breadth of academic and professional skills, as well as personal development opportunities, open to them in Cardiff, our graduates can be found in a variety of roles and sectors. These include marketing and PR, sakes and advertising, media and broadcasting, education and teaching, speech and language therapy, the civil service and public administration, among many more.

In year 2, you’ll undertake a period of work experience in a workplace where Welsh is used on a daily basis. This period of work experience is part of a programme of events designed to focus on developing employability and career skills. We also encourage you to undertake placements off-campus through Student Futures in order to further enhance your employability.

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