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Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and Economics BA (Hons)

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • 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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£ 22,350per year

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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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 25,000 students from around 160 countries.
Reading is a lively town under 30 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    41st out of 79 1

    18th out of 31 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    122 54%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    27th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.85 77%

    46th

    17
  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    135 66%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    19th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    19th

    3

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