English and Modern Languages BA (Hons)

Are you fascinated by language and literature but also eager to develop your modern language skills? If so, youll love the opportunity to immerse yourself in the study of English while also studying a language of your choice.<br/><br/>You’ll expand your cultural and intellectual horizons and develop a variety of transferable skills in professional communication, problem solving and critical thinking, opening doors to a wide range of careers.<br/><br/>For your English studies, you will tailor your degree to suit your interests through our wide range of optional modules in everything from Vikings to creative writing, Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, and a whole range of approaches to language. Discover new passions as you explore the many disciplines of ‘English’ at Nottingham. You will also sharpen your critical thinking skills as you evaluate evidence, encounter a variety of approaches and methodologies, and undergo independent research.<br/><br/>For your language, you can choose to study French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian or Spanish at beginner’s level. Or choose to take your current studies further if you already have an A-level or equivalent in French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. Spanish A-level students also get to explore beginners’ Portuguese and, if you choose Russian at any level, you can add Serbian/Croatian as a second Slavonic language. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/>- **Year abroad** - spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures <br/><br/><br/>- **Beginners welcome** - Start learning a language from scratch on our beginners pathway<br/><br/><br/>- **Volunteering opportunities** - From delivering Viking workshops at local primary schools to reading to residents in care homes, gain valuable experience through our volunteering opportunities<br/><br/><br/>- **Great teaching** - 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- **Increase your employability** - Open up job opportunities with foreign language skills<br/><br/><br/>- **Get involved** – put your skills into practice with Impact Magazine, University Radio Nottingham, the Letters Page project and more<br/><br/><br/>- **For literature lovers** – Unleash your creativity in a UNESCO City of Literature, with opportunities both on campus and in the city<br/><br/><br/>- Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities <br/><br/><br/>**Engaged Arts**<br/>All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>**Have you seen our latest rankings?**<br/>Top ten for French Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for Iberian Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for German in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for Russian and East European Languages in the UK - Complete University Guide 2025<br/>Top five for English Language in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)<br/>Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings 2024)<br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.