Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Modern Languages (Double Honours)

As well as developing your language competence, you’ll take modules that explore the role of language and communication across cultures in today’s global communication networks.

You’ll combine degree level learning of your chosen languages with the option to study a broad range of topics such as translation issues, intercultural communication, applied linguistics, and language-specific culture modules.

The language-learning element of your degree will involve translation from and to English, reading and listening comprehension, précis and paraphrase work, the study of different styles and registers, lexical exercises and oral work.

Since presentation skills are vital in the contemporary work environment, you’ll focus on vocal and physical projection, developing poise and managing nerves. You’ll also practice speaking from notes, improvisation, and being able to structure arguments coherently.

In all of these activities, you’ll use contemporary rather than literary or historical materials.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take another language as part of your degree or as a non-credit module with certification at no extra cost. You can choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Advanced English.