With around 250 million French speakers and 400 million Spanish speakers on the planet, a firm grasp of both languages can open up boundless opportunities.

At the University of Stirling, we specialise in teaching French and Spanish in a contemporary, global context. You’ll develop high-level written and spoken linguistic skills in both languages, as well as build an understanding of the diverse societies, literature and visual cultures that surround them. You’ll also enjoy extensive opportunities to sharpen your French and Spanish skills through our study abroad links with universities in France, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Canada or Latin America.

To help you find the perfect professional context for your Modern Languages study, you’ll combine the course with one of eight other subjects that range from International Politics and Management Studies to Secondary Education. Wherever you hope your new-found knowledge of French and Spanish will lead you, we’ll pour all our energy and expert knowledge into helping you get there.

Stirling graduates with a Modern Languages degree have gone on to a wide variety of careers. The freedom to combine your Modern Languages course with one of eight other subjects means you can focus in on your ideal career path right from the start of your studies. Jobs directly related to Modern Language courses include:

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Interpreter
• Translator
• Secondary school teacher
• Journalist
• Diplomatic services operational officer
• English as a foreign language teacher
• International aid/development worker
• Logistics and distribution manager
• Marketing executive
• Patent examiner
• Sales executive
• Tourism manager

As a language graduate, you’ll be a confident communicator with an ability to adapt well to new environments. Spending a semester abroad during your studies helps you to develop cultural awareness, and teaches you how to work independently or as part of a team. In a job market that is becoming increasingly global, these skills are in demand in most sectors.