Languages and International Relations, BA (Hons)

Our Languages and International Relations degree equips students with essential language skills and a deep understanding of how global relations shape perspectives, making it ideal for international careers. You can study up to two languages from options like Mandarin, Spanish, French, or Italian, at a suitable level, while exploring culture and politics. The program offers opportunities for a final-year work placement in an international organization or participation in an Erasmus+ exchange, fostering transferable skills such as cross-cultural communication.Graduates are well-prepared for roles in national and international government, NGOs, public services, management, education, business, tourism, PR, translation, and media. The course helps you understand and critique 21st-century global issues, deepens knowledge of cultural and political dynamics, and provides a multidisciplinary approach to learning foreign languages and the forces influencing the modern world, including options for a one-year sandwich placement.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.