Course summary

Our BA Modern Languages degree is specifically designed for you to develop your multilingual skills, immerse yourself in the fascinating cultures where these languages are spoken, pursue an overseas adventure, and open the doors to your global future. If you love languages and are excited by the idea of journeying abroad and becoming a global citizen in a connected world, our four-year course will ensure that your studies are both rewarding and fulfilling. You will have invaluable opportunities to meet new people from diverse cultures and backgrounds; through working with our bilateral exchange partners and International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) – a network of over 300 higher education institutions worldwide – you’ll have access to countries across the globe with a full year abroad in your third year. For example, recently, our students have been on year-long study abroad placements in countries ranging from Costa Rica and Mexico to Taiwan and Québec. The course offers you a unique opportunity to grow your linguistic and communication skills while gaining a deep understanding of the histories, philosophies, identities and cultures of the countries whose languages you choose to study. You’ll learn about society, tradition, food, music, dance, sustainability and everything in between, whilst exploring the complex relationships between global languages and civilizations. You’ll study the politics of different countries, witness contrasting views, opinions and perspectives, and develop an understanding of how significant events within the last century have impacted major debates in the world today. You will tailor your learning with us according to one of our specialist pathways, choosing studies that focus on Chinese and Spanish, Chinese and French, French and Spanish, or Spanish and Latin American Studies. Your chosen pathway will be confirmed post-application, and this will be the award that you complete your studies in, e.g., Chinese and French BA (Hons). Whichever pathway you choose, you will share a common first year with your fellow students and will have the option to learn an extra subsidiary language on top of your core choices. We have various language learning levels ranging from beginner right through to A Level learning. In addition, as a student at the University of Chester, you’ll have part-time language taster courses and language evening classes available to you for free while you study. A specialist pathway is your opportunity to tailor your studies to become an expert in your chosen field. Our pathways provide you with specific modules and opportunities to enable you to tailor your studies towards areas you are passionate about. When applying for this course with a specialist pathway, it is important to search for and submit your application for 'Modern Languages BA (Hons)'. Your chosen pathway will be confirmed post-application, and this will be the award that you complete your studies with, e.g., Chinese and French BA (Hons). If you choose to study this course without a pathway, your award on completion will be Modern Languages BA (Hons). If you're unable to embark on a four-year journey with us, spend a full year abroad, or travel, we do offer a three-year alternative for this course where you can still take a combination of one, two or three languages.