Modern Languages with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

**Modern Languages**<br/><br/>Learning another language opens all kinds of doors, from travel and career opportunities to enriching cultural experiences. Choose Modern Languages BA at Kent and develop advanced skills in one or more languages and learn about the societies theyre rooted in. <br/><br/>Youll study one or two languages — choosing from Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish — and begin at a suitable level to make rapid progress and be able to live and work in a globalised world. <br/><br/>You’ll be taught by expert staff who will help you build fluency on a flexible and engaging course. You’ll also have the option to take an additional year in a third language or spend a year studying or working abroad. <br/><br/>Your year abroad is a great opportunity to show future employers that you can adapt to a new environment. As well as developing your language skills, you’ll graduate with a greater cultural, social and political understanding of the nations that speak them. Our teaching style ensures you’ll be ready to step into limitless career opportunities across many parts of the world.<br/><br/>**Your future**<br/><br/>The ability to speak more than one language is a key asset in the global employment market, and one that employers seek out. This means you can flexibly work across many fields and industries, and of course, across different countries.<br/><br/>Beyond your language skills, you will graduate equipped with skills such as, communication, mediation, analysis and leadership. These give you confidence to offer creative solutions when faced with challenges, and the ability to express your ideas with clarity and passion. These are skills that make employers take notice, and you will be able to make change happen in the places you want to see it.<br/><br/>Our graduates are proof of this, going into fields as varied as: international banking, diplomacy, publishing, journalism, interpreting and translating, media, marketing and language teaching. Wherever your passions and future lie, through studying Modern Languages at Kent, you will have the tools needed to get there.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

It's time to unlock your potential, at the University of Kent. Discover outstanding teaching, stunning campus spaces and a warm community at this top 50 UK university (Times Higher Education (THE) rankings based on REF 2021).<br/><br/>At Kent you’ll be part of the exciting Kent university landscape. This includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You're also just a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!<br/><br/>Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!<br/><br/>Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself on a Clearing campus tour.<br/><br/>Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.