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Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and Economics BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Study a modern language, and apply key economic analysis skills to international issues, with our BA Modern Languages and Economics degree.This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in economics.Taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and the Department of Economics, you’ll acquire transferable skills with an international focus.Throughout, you’ll be encouraged to follow your interests as they develop and tailor your learning to your career goals.Learn a languageAt the University of Reading, you’ll join a lively, multilingual community and study alongside students from all over the world.Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose wide-ranging expertise includes migration, literature, history, cinema, linguistics, publishing, and translation. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2 submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).Choose to study one of our four core languages:- French- German- Italian- SpanishThese languages are offered at beginner’s, intermediate or advanced level, depending on your experience.Our flexible, supportive teaching style will enable you to become confident and highly skilled in your chosen core language. You will master the fundamentals of the language – both written and spoken – graduating with near-native command.Direct access to our staff for help and feedback ensures you develop your language skills to the best of your ability. The study of language includes cultural modules that develop your understanding of the cultures of the countries in which the language is spoken, from their literary and cinematic traditions to their history, politics and linguistics. As well as complementing your joint studies, this enables you to develop as a specialist with an international, comparative approach.Optional modules also include introductory study of one of the following languages (subject to approval and availability):- Arabic- British Sign Language- Chinese (Mandarin)- French- German- Italian- Modern Greek- Japanese
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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