Modern Languages with Translation

About this programme

Languages open doors to global careers, and our Modern Languages with Translation degree is designed for all learners, whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing skills. The foundation year gives you the academic skills needed for degree-level study while exploring big questions in humanities, such as global identities and cultural influences. You’ll develop research and communication skills before progressing to your language studies. In the degree, beginners can achieve fluency in French, Japanese, or Spanish, while intermediate learners can advance to C1 level in French, or Spanish. Alongside language proficiency, you'll gain translation expertise and explore cultural perspectives valued by employers worldwide. With options to study abroad or complete your degree in three years, this course offers flexibility, academic depth, and real-world application, preparing you for an international career. You can start our programme with no previous knowledge and work up to being fluent. Or you can advance your language skills if you join us at intermediate level. You’ll understand the culture, the humour and feel confident to live, work and study across the world. Compete in the competitive international market with your exceptional language skills. Build essential study skills with an integrated foundation year. Gain academic confidence, improve critical thinking, and strengthen subject knowledge for your degree journey. We’re a tight-knit language department and we’ll get to know you as an individual. Tutors are on hand to support all aspects of your d