Italian and Music Cardiff University

Spend a year abroad

Adventure into a new culture; open your mind to new ideas and experiences while applying and developing your language skills.

Tailored to your ability

All our languages can be studied at beginner or advanced level and do not require an A Level.

Freedom to choose

Gain experience on a placement, work as a teaching assistant or choose to study during your year abroad.

Your instrument of choice

Realise your full potential through fully-funded instrumental tuition.

Life as a touring musician

Get a taste of what could come through touring with one of our ensembles.

Our aim at the School of Modern Languages and Music is to develop and educate our students to become

Entry requirements

A Levels

BBB-BBC. Must include grade B in Music. If you have grade B in Italian at A-level you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.

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

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

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

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

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

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

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