Our BA Linguistics and Language offers you the opportunity to learn about the central ideas and concerns of contemporary linguistics at one of the world’s top research-intensive universities. On this linguistics degree, you will also have the opportunity to reach near-native standard in one language - French, German, Italian or Spanish - or upper-intermediate or advanced level in Japanese, depending on your level of entry, while practising skills such as translating, summary writing and delivering written and oral presentations.You can also choose to study the cultures associated with French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, and we offer a range of cross-cultural modules which will allow you to explore specific themes across a variety of language-speaking areas.If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Four years