You will focus on specific oral and written language skills and critical intercultural and interdisciplinary skills. The course enables you to explore modern and ancient languages and cultures. Learning activities critically explore communicative practices and you will engage with a variety of approaches to language including approaches based on literary, linguistic, historic and cultural studies. The course fosters a wide range of transferable skills, including active communications skills, academic writing, speaking and presentation skills, project work and critical analysis skills.

First Year

All students take an interdisciplinary module: Introduction to Languages, Linguistics and Cultures. They will also take three modules in the language of their choice, three modules in Linguistics and further modules in cultures and literatures. Students may also choose modules from within a second language.

Second Year

Students study their chosen language at intermediate level and continue with their studies in linguistics. They will also study culture and literature.

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Third Year

You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience:

• Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study.
• Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture.
• Deepen your knowledge by studying a range of modules in Languages, Linguistics, Cultures, Information and Communication, and by taking dedicated modules to develop practical skills and help you plan your future professional career.

Fourth Year

Students will study advanced modules in their chose language and in linguistics. They will also choose from a range of in-course options in culture and literature.