Modern languages and linguistics // Undergraduate study at Essex

Modern languages and linguistics

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AT ESSEX

Everything starts with language It is fundamental to our thought, relationships and civilisation. Study for an undergraduate degree in our Department of Language and Linguistics and open the door to a new world.

We are one of the largest and most prestigious language and linguistics departments on the planet. You’ll become part of our academic community that undertakes world-leading research.

If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome home.

Our courses English language and linguistics nn

BA Linguistics

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BA English Language and Linguistics

BA English Language and Language Development nn

BA English Language and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) nn

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BA English Language and History

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BA English Language and Literature

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BA English Language and Sociology

Modern languages Prestigious department We’re one of the largest and most prestigious departments for English language and linguistics research in the UK, ranked in the top 10 for research quality (REF 2014). We’re also ranked among the top 150 departments on the planet (QS 2016). You’ll learn from leading academics.

In modern languages, we offer quality teaching, an excellent staff-student ratio, as well as a focus on professional training in translation, interpreting and subtitling.

Our students love it here! We are ranked top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction for modern languages and top 20 in the UK for linguistics (NSS 2016).

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BA Modern Languages

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BA Language Studies

BA French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish Studies and Modern Languages nn

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MLang Modern Languages (Translation)

with English language and linguistics BA Modern Languages and English Language nn

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BA Modern Languages and Linguistics

BA Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language nn

We have a broad range of English, linguistics, and modern language courses. Many of which you can take as a joint degree with another subject, such as politics, business or literature. For detailed info about all the courses we offer, visit our Course Finder online.

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with Latin American studies BA Modern Languages with Latin American Studies nn

BA Spanish Studies with Latin American Studies nn

BA Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian Studies nn

with politics, international relations and European studies nn

BA Politics and Modern Languages

BA International Relations and Modern Languages nn

BA European Studies and Modern Languages nn

with business, economics, finance and law BA Business Management with a Modern Language nn

BA Business Management and Modern Languages nn

BSc Banking, Finance with a Modern Language nn

BSc Banking, Finance and Modern Languages nn

BA Economics with French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish nn

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BSc Finance with a Modern Language

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BSc Finance and Modern Languages

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LLB English and French Law

with literature, history, art history and philosophy nn

BA Art History and Modern Languages

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BA Art History with Modern Languages

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BA Literature and Modern Languages

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BA Literature with Modern Languages

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BA Philosophy and Modern Languages

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BA Philosophy with Modern Languages

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BA History with Modern Languages

So, why Essex?

My degree gave me the foundation and experience to be able to pick up other languages quickly. For example, I learnt Dari whilst I was living in Afghanistan, and most recently Farsi as part of my work on Iran. Because of the skills I gained at Essex I now have an exciting career with the diplomatic service of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Sarah Ayling, BA Modern Languages and Linguistics graduate

I loved having the freedom to tailor my modules to match my interests.

My lecturers were passionate about their subjects and were always friendly and approachable. I am now a solicitor with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and having an in-depth knowledge of both the English language and communication is very relevant to my legal career.

Makayla Braddy, BA English Language* graduate

I loved the community feel of the University, the strong friendships you could make and having the opportunity to socialise with people from so many different countries. After leaving Essex, I started a PGCE and completed my year of school-based teacher training for Spanish and French. The high standard of teaching at Essex has provided me with a lifelong skill and the confidence to now teach languages to others.

Ross Thorpe, BA Spanish Studies and Modern Languages graduate

Get in touch E mallj@essex.ac.uk u www.essex.ac.uk/langling/ug This leaflet was accurate at time of printing in October 2016.

For additional or more up-to-date information, visit our website.

* This is not a course we currently offer. The closest course to this is our BA English Language and Linguistics.