Modern Language (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

You’ll study French, Japanese, or Spanish to degree level, and hone your ability to communicate confidently at an advanced level in your chosen language. You’ll explore modules in language, culture, translation, communication, and digital media, equipping you with a diverse skill set to thrive in today’s globalised world. Additionally, you can take another language, such as Arabic, BSL, Chinese or German, subject to availability.   You’ll have access to our language lab with its cutting-edge audiovisual translation and interpreting technologies, and we offer a huge range of activities for you to get involved in, both on our beautiful UEA campus and in the vibrant city of Norwich. Recent examples include our Love Languages Day, Discover Japan and Bunkasai cultural events and Creative Translation for Schools project. Follow us on Instagram to find out more! In your third year, you'll enhance your experience of your chosen language and culture by living in a country where your degree language is spoken. You can study at university (all languages) or work on a teaching assistantship or placement (French and Spanish only). We have partnerships all over the world, including in France, Spain, and Japan, as well as in Canada and Latin America.  

University of East Anglia BA Modern Language (Hons) graduates move on to a wide variety of rewarding careers, including roles in language services, media industries, teaching, business, and marketing. 

Year Abroad

The year abroad is a compulsory element of our four-year language degrees. 

In your third year, you'll enhance your studies by living in a country where your degree language is spoken. During this year, you’ll deepen your experience of the language and culture by either studying at a local university (all languages) or taking up a teaching assistantship or suitable work placement (French and Spanish only). Through this opportunity you'll enhance your language skills, while also developing your intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and flexibility. It’s also a great way to demonstrate your resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting to future employers. 

We have exchange links with many universities in France and Spain, as well as links with universities in Japan, Canada, and Latin America. If you’re studying Japanese, you'll attend one of our partner universities in Japan. 

Career Pathways

Examples of careers you could enter include: 

• Teaching and education 
• Translation and interpreting 
• Sales and marketing 
• Business and finance 
• Information technology and telecommunications 
• Media