Modern Languages Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Modern Languages programme at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive framework for mastering three distinct languages while exploring their global cultural significance. Students benefit from a curriculum designed to foster high-level fluency alongside a deep understanding of international literature, history, and cinema.

Why Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?

Aberystwyth University is among a select group of UK institutions offering the chance to study three languages concurrently, even without prior knowledge. The department fosters a close-knit international community where students are encouraged to use their linguistic skills in daily life. This immersive environment is supported by research-active specialists and native-speaking tutors who ensure high-quality instruction.

A defining feature of the degree is the third-year placement abroad. Students typically divide their time between two different countries, allowing for total immersion in multiple cultures. This experience is designed to master language competencies and develop the adaptability required for a globalised workforce, often cited by graduates as a transformative period of their lives.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum balances practical language acquisition with specialised modules in culture and identity. Students engage in intensive weekly sessions covering speaking, writing, listening, and translation.

• French Language
• German Language
• Italian Language
• Spanish Language
• Hispanic Civilization
• European Film
• French Studies
• Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
• Contemporary German Politics
• Cuba in Revolution
• Cuban Cinema of the Revolution
• Gender in Modern and Contemporary French Culture
• History, Film and Memory
• Humour and Literature
• Rethinking late 20th Century Italy
• Spanish American Cinema
• The Spanish Avant-Garde
• Historical Linguistics
• Reading Late 19th Century Literature
• Self-writing, 18th-21st Centuries
• Travel and Literature in France
• German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism

Careers with Modern Languages

Graduates from Aberystwyth University are highly sought after due to their advanced communication skills and international outlook. The Year Abroad significantly enhances employability, providing a distinctive edge in the competitive job market. Students are prepared for diverse professional paths across various global industries.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

• Translation and interpreting
• International banking and finance
• Marketing and communications
• Broadcasting and media
• The Civil Service and diplomatic roles
• Education and teaching
• Human Resources
• Website development and digital content