BA Modern Languages (1 language: French, German or Spanish) at University of Southampton

Develop your French, German or Spanish and broaden your understanding of societies and cultures where your chosen language is spoken. Spend a year of this 4 year modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement. Develop your language skills and critical thinking while learning about another country's culture, history and thought.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You study your chosen language of French, German or Spanish and cultures where it is spoken throughout your degree. You'll study your chosen language. You'll also choose a second language which you can decide to drop or continue in years 2 and 4.

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 translator, interpreter, digital copywriter, editorial assistant, journalist, copy editor, secondary school teacher, web content manager.

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