Course overview
This Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Honours degree focuses on the study of two languages and linguistics. You can choose from French, German, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as Chinese or Japanese.
You'll be immersed in the study of global cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen languages are spoken, gaining a firm foundation of how language works, its structure and its history.
You will apply your knowledge and skills to strengthen your fluency in your chosen languages.
You will have the option of spending the third year of your degree abroad, so you can develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture.
Alternatively, you'll have the option to undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK or to complete your degree in 3 years without either a Year Abroad or a Careers Placement Year.
Regardless of what you choose to do, you will confirm this with us in Stage 2.
This exciting Modern Languages and Linguistics programme is shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading staff. It ensures your studies explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:
- computational linguistics
- language variation
- psycholinguistics
- theoretical linguistics
- second language acquisition
Find out more about our undergraduate programmes on the School of Modern Languages website
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