Modern Languages (with a Year Abroad)

About this course

Modern languages at degree level is an intellectual commitment that goes far beyond becoming a confident speaker and writer in another tongue. It involves deep engagement with the cultures, histories, literatures and contemporary realities of the countries and communities whose languages you study, developing a capacity for cross-cultural understanding that is one of the most durable skills a university education can provide. The ability to operate fluently across linguistic boundaries is increasingly valued by employers in every sector that operates internationally, which in the contemporary economy means most of them. At the University of Chester this four-year programme develops your chosen language or languages to an advanced level across reading, writing, speaking and listening, building your skills progressively from your current starting point. You will engage with literature, fi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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