German and English Literature

The joint honours degree in english literature and german provides you with the opportunity of specialising in two university honours subjects. your understanding of the language will be further developed and refined during your year abroad, when you will experience life in a german-speaking country at first hand.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

School of modern languages in 2015/16, 94% of the school’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. many graduates enjoy their year overseas so much that they take time out for more travel, or go abroad on graduation in search of employment. of those who choose to remain in the uk, many pursue postgraduate studies such as one of the school’s postgraduate taught degrees or a pgce. others start work immediately following their studies, and our graduates go on to secure excellent careers in international diplomacy, the civil service, teaching, business and journalism. other employment options include roles as translators, language assistants, export assistants and proof-readers. school of english, communication and philosophy in 2015/16, 95% of the school’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. we provide our students with a highly satisfying academic experience that assists their development as critically-minded, culturally-aware citizens whose high analytic skills, powers of expression and progressive self-reliance make them extremely attractive to employers. english literature graduates have excellent analytic and communication skills that fit them for a full range of professions and further training. their cultural expertise and intellectual abilities are valued in the public and private sector, and in contexts as varied as the classroom, the law courts or the media.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Wales have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Cardiff University has partnerships with the following companies: