BA (Hons) Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth

Study up to three languages, immerse yourself in the cultures that shape them and develop advanced, career-ready language skills. Enjoy an optional year abroad. On this BA (Hons) Modern Languages degree course, you'll study one or two languages at degree level, immersing yourself in the culture and identity of the communities that speak them.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with a year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Language, Learning and Teaching.

Career pathways

As early as 2014, UK Trade and Investment reported that the UK's lack of language skills was leading to a 3.5% loss in national income through trade. This highlights the need UK companies have for bilingual and multilingual employees.

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