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Video transcript: Explore Languages and Cultures at ¾«¶«´«Ã½
[On-screen text] Welcome to ¾«¶«´«Ã½.
A lecturer leads a scriptwriting class. Students sit in a circle, listening closely, and sharing ideas with one another.
Two students work together in the University Archive, carefully examining historical materials spread out on the table, pointing and discussing what they find. Bookshelves line the walls behind them.
In an eye‑tracking laboratory, a student focuses on a screen while a lecturer gestures and explains the data.
Two students walk down the stairs of the Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, chatting with each other.
[On-screen text] This is the place…
Back in the University Archive, a lecturer joins the students. They talk together and examine a long scroll opened on the table, decorated with crest designs.
[On-screen text] …to dig deeper...
In a linguistics lab, one student speaks into a microphone while another studies papers nearby. A computer screen shows sound wave recordings as they discuss their work together.
[On-screen text] …to ask bold questions...
Students collaborate in a lecture theatre, working in small groups, taking turns speaking and gesturing as they share ideas. A lecturer engages in conversation with one group, while others discuss their ideas together in the background.
A close‑up shows a student typing on a laptop.
[On-screen text] …to shift perspectives.
A student works on a laptop, pausing to engage in discussion with others nearby.
Outside the Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, two students are stood leaning against the colourful painted wall art, smiling, laughing, and looking at their phones together.
[On-screen text] This is the place…
In a small seminar room, a mural covers part of the wall. Books sit on a table as a lecturer points to content on a TV screen and speaks to the group.
Students sit around the table, listening closely and contributing to the discussion.
[On-screen text] …to bridge cultures...
Books lie open on a table in a small seminar room.
Back in the linguistics lab, a student and lecturer talk beside the eye‑tracking equipment, discussing how it works.
[On-screen text] …to study alongside experts...
A student uses the eye‑tracking technology, seated and focused on the screen in front of them.
Two students walk through the Shankland Library, surrounded by tall bookshelves.
Nearby, students work together at tables with laptops and books, while another studies quietly in the background.
[On-screen text] …in world‑class facilities.
A student reads carefully from an open book.
Outside the Main Arts Building, four students sit together under clear blue skies, chatting and laughing.
[On-screen text] This is the place…
In the New Arts Building corridor, three students with backpacks hold textbooks, chatting and smiling together. Beside them is a large world map dotted with images from around the globe.
[On-screen text] …to join a global community…
In the University Archives, two students turn the pages of archival books, studying them closely.
[On-screen text] …and be part of the conversation.
Students sit together in a small lecture room, notebooks open, listening and taking notes.
In another classroom, a group discusses their work, engaging in conversation with one another.
A student points to a computer screen during a collaborative discussion.
Outside the Main Arts Building, two students chat and laugh.
The video ends with a slow aerial view of the Main Arts Building with clear blue skies in the background, before the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ crest appears on screen.
What careers can an English degree lead to?
An English Language or Linguistics degree can open the door to careers in communications, marketing, digital content, publishing, public services and language technology.
If you're considering studying English Language or Linguistics at ¾«¶«´«Ã½, it's natural to wonder where your degree could take you. At a recent careers and employability event, current students met ¾«¶«´«Ã½ graduates working across a wide range of industries and heard first-hand how they built their careers after university. Graduates shared experiences from roles including:
- Language Engineer working with Meta
- Communications Officer working at Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
- Business Operations Consultant and founder of Stiwdio, North Wales
The event highlighted how the communication, analytical and problem-solving skills developed through an English Language or Linguistics degree are valued by employers across many sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
An English degree can lead to careers in communications, marketing, publishing, content creation, media, language technology and many others. At ¾«¶«´«Ã½, you'll develop valuable communication, analytical and research skills that are sought after by employers across many industries.
English Language focuses on how language works, how it changes over time, and how people use it in different situations. English Literature explores novels, poetry, drama and other texts, examining their meanings and cultural and historical contexts.
At ¾«¶«´«Ã½, English Literature students explore genres including Gothic, Comedy and Children's Fiction, studying texts ranging from over 1,000 years old to contemporary writing. English Language students investigate how English has evolved, how it reflects society, and how language shapes the way we communicate and understand the world.
Yes. ¾«¶«´«Ã½ offers a range of joint honours degrees that allow you to combine English Language or English Literature with Creative Writing. This gives you the opportunity to develop both your critical understanding and your own creative practice.
Both subjects explore language, but they do so in different ways.
A Linguistics degree focuses on how language is learned, processed and used. At ¾«¶«´«Ã½, you'll study topics such as language acquisition, multilingualism, psycholinguistics and examine the effect that society, culture and norms have on language.
An English Language degree focuses specifically on the English language, including how it has evolved over time, the role of English in society, and how writers and speakers use language to communicate ideas, influence audiences and create meaning.
Requirements vary between courses, so it's always worth checking the individual course page. Many students come from a range of academic backgrounds and bring different interests and experiences to their studies.
Got any questions? Chat to students and staff
Do you have a question about life as a ¾«¶«´«Ã½ student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.
They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled in to life at university as an English Language student.
If you have any questions about the course, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?
- What are the qualities of a successful English Language student at ¾«¶«´«Ã½?
- How can I prepare myself to study English Language student at ¾«¶«´«Ã½?
- How will I know that English Language at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is the right choice for me?
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