BA Modern Languages and Philosophy (1 language: French or German) at University of Southampton

Develop your French or German and your analytical and critical thinking skills with this modern language and philosophy degree. Spend a year of this 4 year degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement. Develop your language skills while learning about the French or German speaking world's history and thought.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You study both philosophy and your chosen language of French, German or Spanish throughout your degree. You choose what to focus on for both parts of your degree. You study both your language and the society or culture where it 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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