Modern Language (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

You’ll hone your ability to develop and present sophisticated arguments in English, and in your second language; learn to speak, understand and write with precision, variety, and accuracy. You’ll develop the skills for engaging in debates and supporting your opinions. By the end of your  Modern Language (Hons)  degree at the University of East Anglia  you’ll be able to demonstrate critical thinking, sophisticated expression, and independence in your chosen language. These are key skills for many employers, as are the tremendous flexibility and adaptability that you’ll acquire on your year abroad. 

Key facts

• You’ll also discover new perspectives by exploring intercultural communication, translation and other applied language study which will help you to be effective in the communication networks of today’s globalised world. 
• You’ll spend your third year in a country where your degree language is spoken. You’ll enhance your studies and boost your employability by studying or working abroad. This will be an opportunity to develop intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and flexibility along with your language skills. It’s also a great way to demonstrate your resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting to future employers. During this year you’ll deepen your experience of the language and culture by either studying at a local university, taking up a teaching assistantship or going on a suitable work placement. If you are studying Japanese, you will attend one of our partner universities in Japan. 
• We have exchange links with many universities in France and Spain, as well as links with universities in Japan, Canada and Latin America. 

Careers

• Teaching and education
• Translation and Interpreting
• Sales and marketing
• Business and finance 
• Customer service
• Information technology and telecommunications
• Hospitality and leisure services
• Media