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**Course overview**Prepare yourself for success in this truly global age by learning two modern languages. Open up a world of opportunities for your future. Choose from British Sign Language, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish.On our BA (Hons) Modern Languages course you'll study two languages in depth. You’ll work on both formal and informal skills, developing academic knowledge of your chosen languages. You'll also gain a practical understanding of how they’re used in real life – including in translation and interpretation.The units you’ll study will help you look beyond the mechanics of language, by focusing on the social and cultural contexts. You'll debate history, politics, film, literature and more. Language is the ultimate transferable skill. But you’ll also have the chance to develop skills that will serve you well in professional life, from time management to team working.You’ll learn in small groups, meaning you'll get lots of time with your lecturers. You will also have plenty of opportunity to practise with our language assistants and your fellow students. And whichever languages you choose to study, you’ll be part of a community of modern foreign language students.**Please add the Modern Languages you wish to study in the Further Details field when you add the course choice to your application in your UCAS Hub****Why study this course**- You’ll have the opportunity to work or study abroad. You can enhance your language skills, improve your confidence and experience a different culture.- Choose to study two languages from BSL, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish. You will also have the chance to learn a third language through our Worldwise Centre.- Our Worldwise Centre offers support with your study of world languages, cultures, travel, and work or study abroad.**What you’ll do**- You'll gain high-level competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in two languages. You'll also analyse the cultures, histories, and socio-political contexts of these languages.- Cultural diversity is one of our distinguishing features. You’ll learn from an experienced team of languages scholars that includes 20 different nationalities.- You'll build transferable skills through varied assessments, projects, and real-world simulations. This includes problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and self-management, preparing you for a successful career.**Future careers**Studying our BA (Hons) Modern Languages course can open the doors to a wide range of career options, whether at home or abroad. From finance and tourism, to teaching and government work.When you graduate from this course you’ll leave us with the skills and understanding that would make you a valuable asset to a variety of employers. You could work in the UK for an organisation such as:- An embassy- A chamber of commerce- The Foreign Office- The security servicesAs well as a host of private sector organisations in areas such as:- Tourism- Fashion- Public relations- International finance and moreThere will be just as many career opportunities overseas. Many of our languages graduates have gone abroad to work in teaching, translating and interpreting, and journalism, among others.
