BA Welsh & Philosophy

The Philosophy and Welsh BA course at Cardiff University is a joint honours degree that provides a unique blend of critical thinking, cultural awareness, language proficiency, and understanding of philosophical concepts in both English and Welsh. The course will allow you to deepen your knowledge on key philosophical theories and engage with provocative questions, while also honing your Welsh language skills.Course content: The full-time undergraduate programme delivers a comprehensive spectrum of modules, targeting both philosophical and Welsh studies. Philosophy modules are designed to cover all major philosophical branches, offering a deep dive into ethics, metaphysics, knowledge theory, and philosophy of mind. Welsh modules focus on enhancing linguistic ability, and comprehension and analysis of Welsh literature. Key Modules: Key modules for philosophy include 'Mind, Thought and Reality', 'Metaphysics', 'Moral and Political Philosophy', 'Epistemology and Philosophy of Science', whereas on the Welsh side, crucial ones are 'Welsh Language Skills', 'Patterns of Story Telling in Wales', 'Translation Methodology', and 'Language, Technology and Communication'.Future Careers: The course opens up several career pathways for the students. They can venture into fields such as writing and translation, teaching, law, public relations, human resources, or become a professional philosopher, a job role within local or national government, or third-sector organisations. Essential skills developed in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication are highly valued in many industries. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.