Modern Languages BA (Hons)

Love languages? Design your degree around them. Whatever your level, we can cater for you:<br/>• Beginner<br/>• Post GCSE<br/>• Post A level<br/>• Native or Heritage Speaker<br/>Whether youre starting from scratch or already confident in a language, our flexible pathways meet you where you are — and take you further.<br/><br/>Go deep: Single language option<br/>Focus on one language - French, German, Russian, or Spanish - and build fluency year by year. You’ll be placed in a class that matches your level and progress with the same language throughout your degree. Expect to gain not just language skills, but a deep understanding of the culture behind them.<br/><br/>Go broad: Two language option<br/>Can’t choose just one? Study two languages in a combination that works for you - French, German, Spanish, or Russian.<br/><br/>How many combinations are there?<br/>From four languages, there are 6 unique two language combinations:<br/>French+German, French+Russian, French+Spanish, German+Russian, German+Spanish, Russian+Spanish.<br/>Develop strong multilingual skills, sharpen your intercultural communication, and expand your global perspective.<br/><br/>Go bold: Add another language in year 2<br/>In your second year, you can pick up another language* at beginner level - choose from (if you’re already studying one or two languages):<br/>• Arabic<br/>• Catalan<br/>• Japanese<br/>• Mandarin<br/>• Portuguese*<br/>With 50 possible language combinations, this is your chance to explore new cultures and diversify your degree with an extra skill set that employers love. <br/>*These languages can be taken from year 1 as an elective module if you are pursuing a single-language programme.<br/>*Portuguese is available at beginner or post A-level or native speaker levels.<br/><br/>Explore More<br/>Find the full list of modules and discover where languages can take you on our website.<br/>Modules are subject to change year to year.<br/><br/>Why study languages with us?<br/>• Learn from expert linguists, passionate teachers and world-class researchers.<br/>• Apply your skills in authentic, real world contexts.<br/>• Gain a competitive edge in a global job market.<br/>• Become a confident communicator across cultures.<br/>Start your journey here. Speak more. Understand more. Be more.