Course overview
On this degree you will split your time equally between Modern Languages and Economics.
Studying Modern Languages will enable you to gain expertise in two languages. Choose Language 1 from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Choose Language 2 from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish.
As well as studying the foundations of Economics, you will develop your linguistic and intercultural skills. You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.
Study abroad
The Year Abroad is a distinctive and invaluable part of any degree in Modern Languages, as it enables you to further refine your skills through linguistic and cultural immersion. If you are unable to spend a year abroad, you may transfer to a three-year degree. In such cases, you will be required to complete further language reinforcement work. You will also be encouraged to spend time abroad in other ways, during vacation times.
You will usually spend your year abroad doing one of three things:
- Working as a language assistant teaching English in a primary or secondary school
- Studying full-time at a partner university in your chosen country
- Completing a work placement
The year abroad options are flexible. Find out more about flexible Year Abroad options.
