BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Linguistics in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University

Discover how languages evolve, grow, and are utilized while mastering two languages through our Modern Languages and Linguistics program.
This four-year BA Honours degree combines the study of two languages with linguistics. Options include French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, as well as Chinese or Japanese.

You'll deepen your understanding of the culture, literature, history, and society of countries where your chosen languages are spoken, while building a solid foundation in language structure and its historical development.

You'll enhance your fluency by applying your linguistic knowledge and skills in practical contexts.

Your third year will involve studying abroad, allowing you to refine your language abilities among native speakers and immerse yourself in a different culture.

Language proficiency is highly valued by employers in diverse fields, from business to industry, who appreciate graduates' linguistic capabilities and cultural sensitivity.

In an increasingly interconnected world, language skills provide a competitive edge, opening doors to numerous career opportunities.

Many graduates pursue teaching through PGCE programs or by teaching English overseas, while others enter fields like media, sales, e-commerce, and finance where language skills are advantageous.

Work placement opportunity Study abroad option