Linguistics with Italian, BA (Hons)

Learn Italian, explore the science of communication through linguistics, and immerse yourself in the rich cultures and heritage of Italian-speaking countries.At the University of York, our unique language programme immerses you in Italian from day one, with teaching and assessment delivered by expert native-speaking staff to accelerate fluency and communication skills. Delve into linguistics at conceptual and data-driven levels, combining in-depth language study with analysis of cultural and social phenomena. Develop essential intercultural skills—observing, discovering, comparing, planning, and creating—via our transcultural, decolonised approach, fostering reflection on diverse values, attitudes, and practices. As one of the UK's top linguistics research centres, our teaching reflects cutting-edge expertise. Gain a head start in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) with in-house modules that contribute to a recognised qualification, enabling you to teach non-native speakers.