Art History can be studied with Modern Languages, combining these two popular subjects to give you unique insight into the inter-related worlds of art and foreign culture, as well as much sought-after language skills. The programme enables you to divide your time equally between the two related subject areas. As an integral part of the programme, you will normally spend your third year at one of our partner institutions (as part of a four year degree). Art History provides an excellent grounding in both traditional fine arts and contemporary visual forms. Through the flexible structure of the degree, you can study painting, sculpture, and illustration and follow your own personal interests through a wide range of optional modules. In Modern Languages, you can choose to study French, Spanish, German, Italian and Russian. All programmes are taught by language specialists including native speakers and academic staff at the cutting edge of research in their particular discipline. You will develop a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking your selected language, providing you with valued language skills of potential use for future careers. There is a great choice of modules enabling you to focus more towards language skills or to learn about the society in which a language is spoken. These society-based modules cover topics as broad as history, politics, philosophy, literature and cinema.

A degree in Modern Languages from Exeter will provide you with a range of academic, personal and professional skills that will prepare you for future employment. Language skills can be used in a wide range of employment such as business, management, finance, the civil service, law and the teaching profession. In addition to your knowledge of a foreign language you will develop high-level skills in gathering and evaluating information and formulating and defending your ideas, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines. During your year abroad, you will learn to live in a different culture, developing your independence and adaptability. These skills are in great demand by graduate recruiters. Each year some of our graduates follow their interest in their subject with postgraduate study in areas such as translation. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter careers in business and management both in the private and public sectors. Find out more about Destinations of Modern Languages Graduates on our Employability site.