Romanian is a Romance language spoken not only in Romania, but also in Hungary, the Republic of Moldova and parts of the former Yugoslavia. Bulgaria has a rich cultural heritage and a strongly developing economy where specialists in Bulgarian are needed. This programme offers the opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Bulgarian and Romanian literature, history and culture that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe. Your degree will train you to the highest level of proficiency in speaking, writing and understanding in your chosen languages. As you progress through the degree, compulsory language modules are tailored to your existing knowledge. You will also take compulsory modules on literature and culture.Your third year is spent abroad, split between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken. This will not only bring the language and cultures you are studying to life, but also strengthen your resourcefulness and self-reliance. You will normally spend this year studying at a university in your chosen countries, but alternatives, such as work placements, may be possible.