Subject Area
Modern Languages
Discover our range of flexible undergraduate degrees in Modern Languages.
About Modern Languages at Newcastle
Study up to three languages, spend a year abroad and graduate with a range of skills and fluency in a global language. We offer teaching in:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Combine your language studies with translation and interpreting, business studies, or linguistics, with our flexible and multi-disciplinary courses.
What we offer
Year abroad: All of our Modern Language degrees include a year abroad, so you can immerse yourself in the countries and cultures whose languages you are studying, while perfecting your language skills.
Outstanding facilities: Our award-winning Language Resources Centre hosts learning resources in 150 languages, specialist language-learning software and over 3,000 films and TV shows in dozens of languages.
Renowned staff: Our language degrees are taught by professional language tutors and research-active staff with international reputations in their specialist fields.
Your career path
Ability in languages is highly regarded by employers across all sectors, including industry and business. Employers value the linguistic skills and cultural awareness of graduates.
With ever more European and international connections, language skills are important and give you a real advantage in applying for a wide range of graduate jobs.
For some graduates teaching is a popular career choice, undertaking primary and secondary Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or teaching English abroad. Others go into jobs where their language skills are desirable, such as the media, sales, e-commerce, and areas of finance.
Chinese Studies OR Japanese Studies BA Honours
Linguistic with Chinese or Japanese BA Honours
Linguistic with French BA Honours
Linguistic with German BA Honours
Linguistic with Spanish BA Honours
Modern Languages and Business Studies BA Honours
Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Honours
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA Honours
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