History and Modern Languages (One Language), BA (Hons), with study abroad

This programme integrates a passion for history with studies in French, German, or Spanish, drawing on expertise across historical periods from the Classical era to the present and global regions. Students select topics aligned with their interests, while learning a modern language—potentially a new one—offers cultural immersion, enhanced teaching, and funding for an abroad course at the end of the first year. A year abroad in a workplace, with the British Council, or at a partner university develops key skills, including analysing viewpoints, presenting arguments, collaborating, and conducting primary research in the chosen language.The curriculum combines compulsory and optional modules, such as World Histories Introduced, Ancient Rome, and Language Acquisition, with opportunities for interdisciplinary studies. Assessment methods include lectures, classes, tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning, all designed to build essential professional competencies.

You'll study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You can also broaden your studies beyond history by choosing interdisciplinary modules from different subject areas. You do not need to choose your modules when you apply. We'll guide you through the process before you start. Some of the modules you may study include: World Histories Introduced Ancient Rome: The First Metropolis Blitzed Brits: Politics, Society and Culture in the Second World War Applications of Linguistics Language Acquisition Arabian Nights and Days: The World of the 1001 Nights Seeing and Being Seen Period Abroad re-entry Understanding Culture Language and the City Understanding History and Society Audiovisual Translation Jewish Life and Death in Europe For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/one-modern-language-history-degree-ba#modules