Modern Languages and English University of Leeds

Overview

You’ll study literatures in the School of English, from Old English to Jane Austen and Shakespeare, romantic poetry, American and African literatures. To complement this, you’ll explore literatures from across the world (often in translation) and study the cultures and societies of the countries where your language of choice is spoken.

Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, your language modules will ensure that you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning and your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country.

You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with English or with your chosen language.

Career opportunities

By taking this joint honours course in Modern Languages and English at University of Leeds you’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in a wide range of sectors. You’ll acquire proficiency in one of the world languages and attain an international perspective by exploring key literary genres.

As well as demonstrating that you’re intellectually versatile, this joint honours course will equip you with a wide range of transferrable skills that employers value such as:

Leeds graduates have pursued careers across the globe and in a range of sectors including: education, the media, law, publishing, the civil service, business and finance and the charity sector. Many others have also pursued postgraduate study, including further training in language-based careers such as translating and interpreting.