Overview

This World Languages and Cultures BA programme from the Albright College strives to equip you with the linguistic tools and analytical skills you need to make sense of the complexity of the target cultures you study. We promote an open and informed exchange of ideas through the study of language, culture and literature; we encourage you to study beyond the classroom, to experience language in different community settings and to become life-long learners.

What are our graduates doing?

We are proud of our students and the interesting and diverse ways they have incorporated their learning of language and culture into their professional lives. Here are careers that some of our recent graduates have chosen:

Aide to a Supreme Court justice

Assistant director of student affairs

Assistant team leader at a travel management company

Customer service supervisor at a bank

Director of a child care academy

Elementary, middle, and high school teacher in the United States, online, and abroad

Global project manager at a multinational chemicals manufacturing corporation

High school assistant principal

High school counselor

Human resources generalist at an international manufacturing company

Mental health technician at a psychiatric hospital

Research assistant at a consulting firm

Senior sales manager at a hotel

Site director at an eating disorder facility

Therapist at a psychiatric hospital

Training program director at a supermarket chain

Programme Structure

Course include:

Intermediate French

Literature & Culture from the French Speaking World in Translation

Elementary German

Literature in Translation

Advanced Spanish

Special Topics in Spanish and Latin American Literature and Culture in English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

More details

National fall deadline: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Academic Transcripts
Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Certification of Finances

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Reading

1015 - 1675 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for World Languages and Cultures.

Available Scholarships

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