BA Modern Languages / History - BA

Aberystwyth University

Studying for a degree in Modern Languages / History at Aberystwyth University will allow you to pursue your interest in history, language and culture, combining two valuable disciplines. You will immerse yourself in a broad range of historical periods, and gain an understanding of how and why the world has evolved the way it has. This course is student-focused and you will be able to build on your existing knowledge of history while pursuing a language - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. This degree will also provide you with a thorough understanding of modern languages, and a deep understanding of the literature and culture. You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of the expert staff in both departments. You will emerge with real-world capabilities, enabling you to shape your future and develop the career you deserve.

- You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year. - You will typically receive 5.5 hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language. - Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two. - Teaching in the Department of History and Welsh History is innovative, research-based and designed to train you in the skills of interpretation, analysis, and communication - skills that are valued in the workplace. - History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making the department the most established in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain. - As an Aberystwyth History student, you will have plenty of opportunity to get 'hands-on' experience and access to the world-class resources that are available in Aberystwyth. These include the National Library of Wales - one of the five Copyright Libraries of the UK and Wales’s leading archive repository. - As well as learning about the past, you will actively engage in the process of building new understandings of history. By studying primary sources and working closely with our lecturers, you will be contributing to our research community.