Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Language is fundamental to our thought, our relationships, and our civilisations. Through language we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes. On our course you can study up to three languages choosing between French, German, Italian and Spanish from beginner or post-A level standard. Portuguese can be studied from a pre-A level standard. These languages can be studied alongside the language expert ...Read more

Language is fundamental to our thought, our relationships, and our civilisations. Through language we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes. On our course you can study up to three languages choosing between French, German, Italian and Spanish from beginner or post-A level standard. Portuguese can be studied from a pre-A level standard. These languages can be studied alongside the language expert modules which cover a range of cultural and professional skills. Each of these languages are widely used in the business world, and we take you to a level of near-fluency so many of our graduates have gone on to develop successful global careers with international firms looking for language specialists. In addition to the language skills you develop on our course, you also explore a range of modules on global cultures, histories, and politics, so that you can really understand another country, beyond just being able to communicate in the native language. Study topics including: World cinema Translation, interpreting and subtitling Popular music Visual history

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29th
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Hannah
31 Oct 25

The University of Essex campus is so well maintained, with green spaces, BBQ areas, lakes, fountains, and tidy walkways between buildings/areas, it feels like a home somebody..Read more

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Michael
30 Oct 25

The campus is very walkable and the facilities are generally good with a couple of buildings maybe being a bit outdated. The business school is..Read more

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Hannah
31 Oct 25
Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
The University of Essex campus is so well maintained, with green spaces, BBQ areas, lakes, fountains, and tidy walkways between buildings/areas, it feels like a home somebody...
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M
Michael
30 Oct 25
Business Management and Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
The campus is very walkable and the facilities are generally good with a couple of buildings maybe being a bit outdated. The business school is...
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University of Essex
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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