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

This three-year BA Modern Languages degree mirrors our four-year program but excludes the year abroad, making it ideal for students with special circumstances. Students can select up to three core languages—French, German, Italian, or Spanish—at intermediate or advanced levels. They may also combine up to two core languages with one or two additional options, such as Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese (Mandarin), Modern Greek, Japanese, or Russian. Study choices include various combinations, from one core language to three core languages with additional ones.Participants will complete an eight-week placement in a language-rich setting, either as a single block or in parts, to build language skills and intercultural awareness. Examples include summer schools abroad, work placements in relevant organizations, or local schools. Core modules cover language studies in selected languages, subject to final university approval for 2025/26. For more 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: Language modules in French, German, Italian and/or Spanish, depending on your chosen core language(s). 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.