Modern Languages (Hons) University of Kent

Overview

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Our Modern Languages BA is unlike any course of this kind in the UK.

Not only will you achieve fluency in at least one language, but you’ll also understand the cultural, social, and political context of new cultures and the connections between them.

You’ll become an expert in the globalised world, ready to navigate mediate across borders, foster inclusive dialogue and contribute to solving complex problems, wherever your career takes you.

Kent offers unparalleled flexibility and personalised language learning paths tailored to your individual learning style, your strengths, and aspirations.

Whether you have studied a language previously or not, at Kent you can expand your skills and achieve fluency.

In your first year, you can refine existing language skills or explore one or several new languages. With options including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish, you will begin at a level suited to you, making rapid progress and setting your own pace in your studies.

On graduation, you will be prepared to thrive in diverse career paths across the globe, from international business to diplomacy, education, and beyond.