BA Language, Culture and Communication at University of Southampton

This course explores the relationship between language and culture in a globalised world. You’ll combine linguistics with cultural and anthropological approaches to communication, including digital and non-digital forms of interaction. You'll study human interaction and communication in a globally diverse context and learn to analyse everyday language practices and how they fit within our cultural and social processes.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is made up of modules that everyone studies and modules you'll choose from a list of options. Your module options will depend on whether you choose to study 1 or 2 languages. You will only study the modules relevant to your chosen language.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, publishers, press agencies, consultancies, think tanks, regional councils, hotels. Careers directly related to the course include diplomatic service officer, translator, interpreter, tourism officer, copy writer, secondary school teacher, bid writer, international development worker.

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