The Languages for Global Communication BA (Hons) is designed to help graduates to become effective intercultural communicators who are able to bring a highly desirable set of aptitudes to a range of employment roles (e.g. translation, teaching, diplomatic services, business, police force) and environments (e.g. public sector, private businesses and educational establishments). The course emphasises the study of French, Spanish and Mandarin. There are opportunities to study other languages as well (German, Italian, Japanese).

Students whose first Language (L1) is not English will have an opportunity to learn English as a Second Language.

The course addresses widely identified future workforce skills needs in language, communicative and intercultural competencies (Confederation of British Industry (CBI) / Pearson Education and Skills Surveys). The course will offer students a chance to learn languages through a flexible and integrated subject and skills–based curriculum that is predominantly focused on international business contexts, intercultural studies, international relations, translation and language learning theory.

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply).

Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. Please check the relevant course website for up-to-date information on the current status of course accreditations.

Since our degree develops the ability to use language effectively and appropriately in a range of circumstances, it may open up a wide range of career options associated with language proficiency, such as translation, the foreign service, marketing, public relations, advertising, teaching, the civil service or the media.