English and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Our BA English and Modern Languages course allows you to combine the study of English Literature with a language and the cultures that relate to it. You'll get to choose between French, German, Italian, Portuguese (beginners only), Russian and Spanish.

Based in both the Department of English and the School of Modern Languages, the two sides of this degree perfectly complement each other.

In our increasingly globalised world, multilingualism and intercultural understanding have never been more critical. Reading literature enables us to:

* question our world

* discover new ideas and ways of being

* evaluate historical and social processes

* think through the complexities of our own times.

All languages can be studied from beginner's level or post A-level, or equivalent, except Portuguese, which is offered from beginner's level only. You'll get to choose your language after you accept an offer.

Over the course of your degree, you'll explore a rich variety of texts in their social, political and historical contexts. You'll develop excellent critical and communication skills, both in English and in your chosen language. There are world-leading literary studies specialists in both departments, while the School of Modern Languages also has expertise in such diverse fields as history, visual culture, film studies, linguistics and cultural studies.

Through your study at Bristol, and the experience you'll gain on your year abroad, you'll build invaluable interpersonal and intercultural skills. These will support your personal and professional development, and open up a world of international career opportunities, whichever sector you go on to work in.