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

Our BA in Modern Languages and Economics allows you to study a contemporary language—such as French, German, Italian, or Spanish—while developing essential economic analysis skills for global issues. This adaptable programme includes options for introductory study in languages like Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin), Modern Greek, or Japanese, subject to availability. Delivered by experts from the Departments of Languages and Cultures and Economics, you'll gain transferable skills in 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 excellence in the 2023 National Student Survey and 100% of research achieving international standing (REF 2021).Core modules encompass Principles of Economics 1 and 2, Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis, intermediate micro- and macroeconomics, and language-specific courses. While modules are subject to final approval and potential changes for 2025/26, we recommend checking the programme page for the latest details: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/languages-and-cultures-ug/ba-modern-languages-and-economics.

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: Principles of Economics 1, Principles of Economics 2, Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis, French, German, Italian or Spanish language modules, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics. 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.