University of Bath

Course Details

BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Italian) with Year Abroad

Course Description

This programme will enable you to: read, write and speak two European languages with proficiency understand the social, political, economic and cultural evolution of contemporary Europe develop skills in research, analysis, communication and debate experience direct exposure to the cultures you have studied. Three closely integrated strands run throughout the three taught years: language studies develop fluency and accuracy, and are taught through a variety of media: exercises in written and spoken language, audio-visual classes and self-access Computer Assisted Language Learning materials area studies units develop and enhance an understanding of the nation-specific social, cultural and political developments, and provide both historical background European units provide an overarching view of developments affecting Europe as a whole (East and West). You may take in tandem either two languages from an advanced level, or one language from an advanced level and an ab initio (beginners) level language. During the third year, you will spend a year abroad, or undertake a study placement, work placement, or work as a language assistant.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Our graduate employment prospects have been consistently ranked among the best in the UK. The types of careers our graduates go into are wide-ranging. Some become professional linguists; working as teachers or as translators and interpreters in the European Parliament. Most find work in a wide-range of public and private sector institutions, where their communication skills, cultural and social awareness are highly valued. Recent graduates have found work in translating and interpreting, while others have found language-related positions in: Lloyds Banking Group International Tennis Federation Department for Work and Pensions European Parliament (Belgium) Jet Air (Germany) Université de Provence (France) Converse Louis Vuitton working in Europe, America and Asia. A high number of our students choose to go directly into employment at a national or international level. Some decide to pursue further programmes of study, including:




BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Italian) with Year Abroad University of Bath