"Our department offers excellent teaching across a wide range of languages. We encourage you not only to develop your skills as a language learner, but to gain a real understanding of the cultures in which those languages are spoken. Enjoy the flexibility and choice which allows you to tailor your programme to suit your interests."Dr Emma Cayley, Head of Modern Languages
One of the UK’s leading centres for research and teaching in French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, and Russian, we produce research of international standard and have high rates of student satisfaction.
Undergraduate study
For the BA Modern Languages you can study French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish. Specialise in up to three languages or choose from a wide range of combined honours. Add to your CV with a year abroad teaching, studying or working. You can also take extra credits at our Foreign Language Centre.
Postgraduate study
We have a very successful MA in Translation which offers both theoretical and practical preparation for entering the translation profession; go to our postgraduate study pages to see our innovative MA, MPhil and PhD programmes in a range of disciplines, including European languages and cultures (French, German, Hispanic, Italian, Russian), film, medieval studies, sexuality and gender studies.
Research
Our academic staff produce excellent research across a wide variety of disciplines including European literature and culture, Film, Linguistics, Medieval studies, sexuality and gender, and Translation. Read more about our research centres and projects.
