The degree allows you to combine a Modern Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, from beginners or advanced level) and Criminology & Criminal Justice. You will develop written and oral skills and will learn about cultural aspects. This course will also impart strong knowledge in theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals and victims, and examine the way in which the criminal justice system works.All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.The optional modules available in modern languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying. Your Criminology and Criminal Justice modules will focus on a range of social and political issues that sit well alongside the types of subjects you will learn about within modern languages.There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersStudying a course such as Modern Languages and Criminology and Criminal Justice provides you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these fields often go into jobs in fields such as teaching, translating, policing and the prison sector. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, voluntary sector and, business. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.