Modern Languages and Drama BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

This Joint Honours course will deepen your understanding of drama and theatre, and give you the opportunity to gain fluency in the language of your choice - French, German, Italian or Spanish. Whether you start at beginners’ or advanced level, you will study the core language components for the language you have chosen, gaining skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening. All our language teaching is led by native speakers.

Department: Modern Languages  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Critical Analysis for Linguists, Theatre and Performance Making 1, Theatre and Text 1; French Ab Initio Oral I, French Ab Initio Written I, French Advanced Oral I, French Advanced Written I, German Ab Initio Written I and others; Year 3: Year Abroad Placement: Intercultural Competency and Professional Skills; Year 4: Pratique du Français III.

Career pathways

Choosing a joint honours degree which combines modern languages and drama gives you the best of both worlds through an increased skillset and access to a wide variety of employment opportunities. As a modern linguist you will have excellent communication, analytical and research skills combined with the proven ability to communicate fluently, alongside practical skills such as translation and interpretation.

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