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Joint Degrees in Languages and Economics

How can we tackle global problems without an understanding of language and culture?

The answer is... we can't. Our five new joint degrees will equip you with the skills to solve problems in the global economy. Through intercultural awareness, linguistic skills and an understanding of economics, you'll become a global citizen. You'll be well placed to develop relationships across geographic and cultural borders, gaining an understanding of how business works in your chosen langauge through specialist language classes.

School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages achieved a 97% satisfaction result for teaching in the National Student Survey (NSS) in 2016.

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Resources

You will gain access to the University Language Centre and the Transnational Resource Centre (TRC) to support your studies.

What will I study?

50% of your degree will be in Economics and 50% in the School of Modern Languages.

  • For the Modern Languages and Economics degree, you will choose two languages, each of which represents 25% of the degree. Your first language must be post A level (or equivalent) in French, German, Italian or Spanish.
  • For the French and Economics degree, you will study French language and culture, representing 50% of the degree.
  • For the German and Economics degree, you will study German language and culture, representing 50% of the degree. For the Hispanic Studies and Economics degree, you will study Spanish language and culture, representing 50% of the degree.
  • For the Italian and Economics degree, you will study Italian language and culture, representing 50% of the degree.

Our expert tutors employ a variety of teaching formats, from lectures and workshops to student-led seminars, language classes and discussion groups.

We also have outstanding extracurricular activities including our Economics' guest lectures series which bring key politicians, business leaders and policy makers to campus to give an insight into the real world of Economics.