Modern Languages (French / German / Italian / Spanish) and Business, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Modern Languages and Business allows you to study a modern language—such as French, German, Italian, or Spanish—while exploring global business challenges. This flexible programme includes optional introductory modules in languages like Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin), Modern Greek, or Japanese, subject to availability. Delivered by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and Henley Business School, you will develop transferable skills with an international focus, joining a vibrant, multilingual community at the University of Reading.Learn from renowned researchers in areas including migration, literature, and linguistics, with 98% of students rating teaching staff highly in the 2023 National Student Survey and 100% of research deemed internationally significant in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Core modules encompass language studies, professional development, business practices, and a study abroad year, though optional modules are subject to change and availability. For further details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules on this course: French, German, Italian or Spanish language modules; Developing Professional Excellence; Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management; Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers; Study Abroad year; Identity and Conflict in Modern Europe. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.