Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with German

About this course

Language study at degree level is far more than acquiring vocabulary and grammar. At Heriot-Watt University, the MA in Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with German takes you from foundational competence to genuine proficiency in German while simultaneously developing your understanding of communication as a social and cultural practice. The programme runs over four years and includes both a sandwich year in industry and a year abroad, giving you substantial real-world experience alongside your academic study. Work placement is embedded in the degree, meaning you will have the opportunity to apply your language skills in a professional context before you graduate. Heriot-Watt has particular strengths in the intersection of language and professional communication. You will study how language works not just as a system of signs but as a tool for shaping understanding, negotiati

Where its graduates go

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