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

Develop your French, German or Spanish and critical thinking as you explore how languages are created, learned and shaped as they are used. Study a modern language with linguistics on this 4 year degree course. Spend a year of your degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.

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

What you will study

You study both linguistics and your chosen language of French, German or Spanish throughout your degree. You study both your language and explore how languages are created, learned and shaped in the situations it is spoken. You'll also study the history, politics and culture of a society where your language is spoken.

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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