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Undergraduate study

Our degree courses will equip you with sought-after proficiency in languages and a deep understanding of the societies and cultures associated with the languages of your choice.

Languages for All

Languages for All offers you the opportunity to learn additional languages at beginner, intermediate or advanced level as part of your degree.

Studying modern languages at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, we enable our language students to become multilingual, multicultural and inspiring graduates. 

Employers highly value linguistic skills and intercultural knowledge, seeking candidates who bring languages as a valuable asset alongside other professional expertise.

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ranks 7th for graduate salary for Languages and area studies after five years; the average salary calculated at £38,700 is nearly £6,000 more than the average graduate salary after five years for this subject across all universities. (Telegraph analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years from English Higher Education Institutions, published in June 2025.)

PhD study

Contribute to the Department's interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community.

Research

100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).

Meet the team

The academic excellence of our staff, and their impactful, interdisciplinary research, directly informs our teaching.

Outreach

We carry out a number of outreach activities throughout the academic year for both school pupils and teachers.

Stories

Our staff and students have incredible stories to tell. Read about their experiences in the Department of Languages and Cultures.