Modern Languages with International Relations BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

This course offers you the opportunity to combine the study of Modern Languages (75% of the course) with International Relations (25%), and spend your third year abroad. As a Modern Languages student you will gain fluency in up to three languages of your choice - French, Spanish, German and/or Italian. Whether you start at beginners’ or advanced level, you will study the core language components, gaining skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening, with language teaching 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, Introduction to International Relations; 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 2: International Relations Theory; Year 3: Year Abroad Placement: Intercultural Competency and Professional Skills; Year 4: Pratique du Français III.

Career pathways

As a modern linguist you will have excellent communication, analytical and research skills combined with the proven ability to communicate fluently in one or more modern language, alongside practical skills such as translation and interpretation. In addition, you will have the skills and knowledge to understand international relations along with qualitative and quantitative research skills.

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