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Languages and Cultures Undergraduate Degrees 2021
Contents
04 Welcome
06 Everything you want from your
Language degree
08 Degrees and entry
requirements
12 Teaching and assessment
14 Degree structure
18 Your international
placement year
20 Meet our staff
21 Your life at Lancaster
22 Your future career
2 3
Get in touch
Department of Languages and Cultures (DeLC)
County Main
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YD
United Kingdom
E: langadmit@lancaster.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1524 593895
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-cultures
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Connect with us
@DeLCLANCASTER
DeLC at Lancaster
The Confucius Institute, County Main and Lancaster Square
Illustration in the ligne claire style by PhD student Andi Setiawan
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-cultures
The world is
yours to discover
Dr Derek Hird
Head of Department
The Department of Languages and This environment encourages good
Cultures (DeLC) has pioneered a working relationships which continue
distinctive approach to languages beyond our students’ undergraduate
in the context of their related global degrees into their professional lives.
4 cultures. We are ranked in the top ten This in turn supports our engagement 5
nationally for French, German and with local schools and companies and
Spanish*. We also continue to be a also with a wide variety of creative
flagship department for developing practitioners that we regularly invite
a range of transferable skills and are to the Department.
ranked 1st in the UK for graduate
Our approach to our teaching and
prospects for French and Spanish*.
internationally recognised research
Here at Lancaster we offer very is an exciting and intellectually
flexible programmes, both within challenging synthesis of both high-
our department and in collaboration level language skills and wide-ranging
with 14 other subjects across the cultural studies which are both
University. You can study a wide comparative and transnational.
range of degree schemes in Chinese, Our degrees are also popular with
French, German, and Spanish from visiting students from across the
beginners and advanced levels, and world, enhancing the international
Italian from beginners level. This flavour of life in the Department.
variety provides a lively and dynamic
I am proud of our department and
environment for study. During their
the work we do. We look forward
time with us, our students enjoy a
to discussing with you how the
unique and enriching experience.
degree scheme you are interested
Our relative size means we are small in will foster your own personal
enough to offer close, productive ambitions, language learning and
contact between students and staff. cross-cultural understanding.
*Complete University Guide 2021
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Everything you want from
your Language degree
Global outlook Supportive language learning
#7
Whatever you study with us, your degree We have a proven record in supporting for French Studies
will be international in scope. Our teaching students who are studying a language at both
#9
programme considers the global dimensions ab initio and advanced levels. By the end of
of the languages and cultures that we teach. their degree, our graduates have developed
near-native language skills and made rapid
Flexibility progress in the understanding of the target
Our degrees offer flexibility with your culture of the language they are studying.
International Placement Year enabling you to
study at a partner institution, conduct a work Great for careers
placement, teach with the British Council, or a We rank highly for graduate employability
combination of these. with The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2020 placing us 1st for for Spanish Studies
French, 1st for Spanish and 5th for German
graduate prospects..
#9
6 7
for German Studies
The Complete University Guide 2021
International Placement
Year photo competition
entry 2019
‘Cordoba, Spain’
Emma Kayley
BA (Hons) French Studies and
Spanish Studies
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesDegrees and Degree title Duration UCAS code Typical offer
entry requirements
Major/minor language degrees
BA (Hons) French Studies with Italian 4 years R1R3 ABB
BA (Hons) German Studies with Italian 4 years R2R3 ABB
BA (Hons) Spanish Studies with Italian 4 years R4R3 ABB
Joint degrees (Chinese + non-language)
Degree title Duration UCAS code Typical offer
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and English Literature 4 years T1Q3 AAB
Single honours language degrees
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Film 4 years T1P3 ABB
BA (Hons) French Studies 4 years R120 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and History 4 years See UCAS AAB
BA (Hons) German Studies 4 years R220 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Linguistics 4 years T1Q1 AAB
BA (Hons) Spanish Studies 4 years R410 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Mathematics 4 years T1G1 AAB
Joint language degrees
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Philosophy 4 years T1V5 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and French Studies 4 years R1T1 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Politics 4 years T1L2 ABB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and German Studies 4 years R2T1 ABB
BA (Hons) Psychology and Chinese Studies 4 years C8T1 AAB
BA (Hons) Chinese Studies and Spanish Studies 4 years R4T1 ABB
BA (Hons) English Language and Chinese Studies 4 years Q1T1 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and German Studies 4 years RR12 ABB
8 9
BA (Hons) Theatre and Chinese Studies 4 years W4T1 ABB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Spanish Studies 4 years RR14 ABB
BA (Hons) German Studies and Spanish Studies 4 years RR24 ABB
Triple language degree
BA (Hons) Modern Languages
Three languages chosen from Chinese, 4 years R800 ABB
French, German, Italian and Spanish
Integrated BA/MA degree
MLang Modern Languages and Cultures 4 years R810 AAB
For information on fees, scholarships and additional costs you might need to consider, please see our website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesDegree title Duration UCAS code Typical offer Degree title Duration UCAS code Typical offer
Joint degrees (French + non-language) Joint degrees (Spanish + non-language)
BSc (Hons) French Studies and Computing 4 years GR41 AAB BSc (Hons) Spanish Studies and Computing 4 years GR44 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and English Literature 4 years RQ13 AAB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and English Literature 4 years RQ43 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Film 4 years R1P3 ABB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Film 4 years R4P3 ABB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Geography 4 years LR71 AAB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Geography 4 years LR74 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and History 4 years RV11 AAB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and History 4 years RV41 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Linguistics 4 years QR11 AAB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Linguistics 4 years QR14 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Mathematics 4 years GR11 AAB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Mathematics 4 years GR14 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Philosophy 4 years RV15 ABB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Philosophy 4 years RV45 ABB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Politics 4 years RL12 ABB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Politics 4 years RL42 ABB
BA (Hons) Psychology and French Studies 4 years CR81 AAB BA (Hons) Psychology and Spanish Studies 4 years CR84 AAB
BA (Hons) French Studies and Theatre 4 years WR41 ABB BA (Hons) Spanish Studies and Theatre 4 years WR44 ABB
BA (Hons) Criminology and French Studies 4 years MR91 ABB BA (Hons) English Language and Spanish Studies 4 years QR34 AAB
BA (Hons) English Language and French Studies 4 years QR31 AAB BA (Hons) Management and Spanish Studies 4 years RN22 AAB
10 11
BA (Hons) Management and French Studies 4 years RN12 AAB
Joint degrees (German + non-language)
BSc (Hons) German Studies and Computing 4 years GR42 AAB Will I study at advanced or beginners level? Which languages can I study at which
The majority of our degrees offer the opportunity level?
BA (Hons) German Studies and English Literature 4 years RQ23 AAB
to study the language from beginners or advanced Chinese, French, German and Spanish may all be
level. studied from advanced and beginners level.
BA (Hons) German Studies and Film 4 years R2P3 ABB
Beginners level is suitable for those with a GCSE (or Italian may be studied from beginners level only
BA (Hons) German Studies and Geography 4 years LR72 AAB equivalent), or complete beginners. Our teaching and can only be a minor subject within your degree.
programme rapidly progresses beyond GCSE level It takes students to the B2 level of the Common
BA (Hons) German Studies and History 4 years RV21 AAB so students are not repeating their studies. European Framework of Reference.
Advanced level is for those who have an A level (or Chinese may only be studied as a joint degree with
BA (Hons) German Studies and Linguistics 4 years QR12 AAB equivalent) in the language. another subject. This means we do not offer a
If you are interested in a multiple language degree, single honours degree in Chinese Studies.
BA (Hons) German Studies and Mathematics 4 years GR12 AAB
it is only possible to study one of the languages
from beginners level. This is due to the extra
BA (Hons) German Studies and Philosophy 4 years RV25 ABB
workload involved in the beginners modules to Additional entry requirements
bring you up to a high level quickly. Please see further detail online about additional
BA (Hons) German Studies and Politics 4 years RL22 ABB
entry requirements for specific joint degree
BA (Hons) Psychology and German Studies 4 years CR82 AAB schemes: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
BA (Hons) German Studies and Theatre 4 years WR42 ABB
BA (Hons) English Language and German Studies 4 years QR32 AAB
BA (Hons) Management and German Studies 4 years RN41 AAB
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesTeaching and
assessment
Your studies Guest lecturers
Whilst maintaining a strong focus on intensive We regularly invite guests to teach on our
language learning, you will also study the cultures of degree programmes. Such events allow you
the geographic areas where your language is spoken to engage with language professionals and
and their relationship with the wider world, either bring real-world experience into the academic
exclusively or in combination with another subject. environment. Some examples of recent guest
lecturers include:
+ Bill Swainson, publisher and editor, delivered
Learning in the Department
workshops on publishing and editing literary
You will learn through a combination of interactive translations, offered careers guidance and
lectures, workshops, language lab sessions, seminars one-to-one translation surgeries for students.
and independent study conducted either individually
+ Roman Ehrlich, one of the most
or in groups. Our language classes are typically small
unconventional and interesting voices among
enough for staff and students to get to know each
young contemporary writers in Germany was
other well and develop a strong sense of community.
invited to listen to our students’ translation of
We support new language learners by providing
his work.
additional contact hours during your first
two years of study. + Sophie Lewis, Visiting Translator in Residence
12 Lancaster University has been awarded the highest
(French and Portuguese), worked with 13
students on literary translation and offered
possible score in the UK government’s 2017 Teaching
guidance on careers in translation and
Excellence Framework (TEF) ratings. Our TEF Gold
publishing, while working on her translation of
rating is based on high quality teaching, excellent
Leila Slimani’s latest novel.
teaching facilities and the good careers our
graduates attain. + Benoît Peeters, Visiting Professor in Graphic
Fiction, has worked with our second and final-
year students on translating comics.
Assessment
As a guide, most of our degrees have a 40%
coursework, 60% exam assessment pattern.
Our tutors usually return written work promptly, with
constructive comments, and with individual attention;
we aim to return all coursework within four working
weeks.
Facilities
Our Language Resource Centre provides
a space to read the news, watch international
TV and borrow foreign language films as a way to
improve your language learning and immerse yourself
in the language and culture of other countries. We
also provide you with the use of language labs,
self-access materials, virtual learning environments
and online resources so as to develop your own
autonomous learning strategies.
lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesDegree Year 4
structure See module examples on page 16.
We keep our degree programmes under constant review, and regularly introduce and update
modules. In any academic year, the modules offered may therefore differ from those presented Language Comparative Specialist culture Dissertation
here. Similarly, the structure of our degrees may change, in response to curricular developments studies culture modules modules
and following consultation with students. Please check our website for the latest information:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
Consolidate your Select modules that Work in-depth with This 10,000 word
Year 1 language proficiency
in oral and written
compare aspects of
language, culture and
specialist researchers
in the cultures of China,
dissertation enables
you to specialise in
language classes. society across different Austria, Germany, a subject of your
Former beginner and countries. France and the French- choice and develop
advanced level students speaking world, Spain, skills in research and
are taught together in and South America. extended analysis.
Language studies Optional module Optional module or Year 4.
(advanced or beginners) or joint major core module minor module
Enhances linguistic proficiency
in a variety of styles and uses
Single honours students can choose two additional modules to
complement their first year language studies.
Joint Degree
through written, grammar and
oral work. An integral ‘language
Joint major students will study the core module from their second subject Structure
and can choose one additional module.
in context’ course explores how
key moments in history have Optional modules available in the department are: Chinese, French,
If you are studying a joint degree, you will study core
shaped contemporary society, German, Italian and Spanish. We strongly encourage you to take a second
and optional modules in both your subjects in an
through the study of film, plays, language in your first year.
approximately 50/50 split. Please see our website for
novels and other types of text. Minor modules can be chosen from a range of subjects across the detailed module options for the degree in which you are
University, from English Literature to Philosophy, Geography to Marketing. interested: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
14 15
Year 2
See module examples on page 16.
Language- Comparative Optional Preparation for
Language
specific culture culture module or International
studies
modules modules minor Placement Year
Continue your Deepen your These modules We encourage Non credit-
language understanding provide a single honours bearing module
studies in the of the cultures comparative language students that helps you
advanced or of the individual understanding to continue a prepare for your
beginners class. languages you of languages and second language international
have chosen cultures across as an optional placement
to study. Europe and module. year, including
further afield. administrative,
academic, finance
and welfare support.
Year 3
International Placement Year
The International Placement Year is worth 30 credits, rather than the usual
International Placement 120 credits for a normal year of your degree. The focus is on embracing and
Year: intercultural and expanding language proficiency and cultural understanding in preparation for
academic reflection your final year.
You can study at a partner university, conduct a work placement, teach with the
British Council, or a combination of these. Assessment is by means of partner
university marks, a project gathering up observations on a contemporary aspect
of the country you have lived in and/or a report on the placement you undertook.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesOur MLang degree
modules structure
The below modules are indicative of the modules you will study on all of our BA (Hons) language The MLang degree is a selective and accelerated four-year BA with integrated MA. It allows you to
degrees in your second and fourth years. go abroad in your second year and finish your BA in your third year, ready for Masters study level
work in your final year. You may study either one or two advanced level languages for this degree.
Year 2 Year 1
Language-specific culture modules (core) Comparative culture modules (options) You will study core language studies, alongside optional modules, as for other degrees in the Department. In addition,
you will take the non-credit bearing ‘International Placement Year Preparation’ module that helps to prepare you for all
French + Understanding Culture
aspects of spending a year abroad including administrative, academic, financial and welfare support matters.
+ Shaping Contemporary France: + Society on Screen: The Language of Film
Moments and Movements + Economic and Social Change in France,
G erman Germany and Spain since 1945
+ L anguage and Identity in France, Germany
Year 2
+ S
haping Contemporary German-speaking Europe:
Moments and Movements and Spain International Placement Year
+ Professional Contexts for Modern Languages
Spanish (work placement module)
+ Shaping Contemporary Spain and Latin America:
MLang MLang
Moments and Movements
International International Placement
Placement Year Year Project
Year 4 You will select a mix of language You will write a project in the target
and culture modules at a partner language on a topic researched in
university abroad. This constitutes the host country.
Language-specific culture modules (options) Comparative culture modules (options)
16 French + Chinese Culture and Society
90 credits of your annual
assessment.
This constitutes 30 credits of your 17
annual assessment.
+ Francophone Voices: Literature and Film from + Contemporary Cities in Literature and Film
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Canada + Imagining Modern Europe: Post-Revolutionary
+ French Culture in the Digital Age Utopias and Ideologies in the First Half of the
German
+ Images of Austria: National Identity and Cultural
Nineteenth Century
+ Translation as a Cultural Practice
Year 3
Representation
Returning to Lancaster for your third year, you will join final year Bachelor degree students in core language classes,
+ Literature and Fame in Contemporary Germany
optional comparative and specialist culture modules and write your BA dissertation (a dissertation is compulsory for
Spanish all MLang students).
+ Memories of War and Dictatorship in
Contemporary Spain
+ L atin America and Spain on Film:
Violence and Masculinities Year 4
Masters Research Skills for Optional
Dissertation Modern Linguists modules
You will write a 20,000 word You will learn research skills specific + Reading Theoretically
Masters level dissertation on to modern languages to support + Academic and Practical
a topic of your choice, with you in researching and writing Methods in Translation
guidance from a supervisor your dissertation. Topics include:
in the Department. You will Beginning Research; The Academic + Introduction to Liaison
consult a range of primary Research Process; Mapping a Interpreting
and secondary sources and Research Project; Abstract Writing; + Independent Study Unit
demonstrate critical evaluation Resource Evaluation; Research Or another appropriate Masters
of primary sources and their Paper attendance; Working with module within the Faculty of
secondary literature. Theory; Advanced Presentation Arts and Social Sciences.
Techniques. The module culminates
in a Postgraduate Conference.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesYour international
placement year
Spending your third year abroad is an integral and assessed part of all our language
degrees. We offer flexibility to split your time abroad between different activities.
Studying abroad Work placements Work with the British
You can choose to study courses You may wish to spend your Spanish work placements: Council
taught in your target language at International Placement Year on + Internship, British Chamber of You may apply to spend your
one of our partner universities. a work placement for a company Commerce in Madrid, Marbella International Placement Year
Lancaster University’s current or as a Language Assistant for and Barcelona, Spain working as a Language Assistant
European partner institutions for the British Council (see right). This + Culture and Language with the British Council. This
languages degrees are: adds invaluable work experience Facilitator, CII Teach Argentina, role involves supporting the
to your academic skills. We Argentina teaching of English in a school
+ Bordeaux
will support you in identifying or university, planning activities
+ Lyon 3 (Université Jean Moulin) opportunities and securing + Marketing Intelligence
and producing resources to
internships as part of the second Internship, Underwriters
+ Rennes 2 - Haute-Bretagne help students improve their
year ‘Preparation for International Laboratories Ibérica, Barcelona,
+ Ecole de Traduction et English as well as introducing UK
Placement Year’ module. Spain
d’Interprétation (ETI), Geneva contemporary culture through
Here are some examples of where + Internship for CAMeNA (Centro classroom and extra-curricular
+ Université de Lausanne - for Académico para la Memoria de
our students have undertaken activities. You may also support
French Studies and Geography Nuestra América), Universidad
placements previously: the running of international
students only Autónoma de la Ciudad de
French work placements: projects and activities.
México, Mexico
18 + Ruprecht-Karls-Universität
Heidelberg + Brand Project Assistant, Nomen
19
+ Drama and English Classroom
Communication Agency, France Assistant, SEK International
+ Universität Siegen
+ Business Development Intern, Schools, Catalunya, Spain
+ Universität Trier
Maupard Fiduciaire, France
+ Karl-Franzens Universität Graz
+ Event Coordinator, MJC For students studying two
+ Universidad de Córdoba Annonay, France languages, we do not have
+ Universidad de Deusto (Bilbao) + Website Coordinator and Client set rules about your choice of
+ Universidad de Granada Liaison, Roomlala, France country/ies. Students taking three
+ Universitat Internacional de German work placements languages are required to spend
Catalunya (Barcelona) + Social Media and Editing
their International Placement Year Wupper River Reservoir, Wuppertal, Germany
in at least two language-specific
The University also currently Internship, MMC, Munich,
environments. Beginners level
partners with the following Germany
students will normally spend
institutions outside of Europe: + Transport Market Internship, some or all of their year in the
+ Benemérita Universidad LKW WALTER Internationale country of their beginners
Autónoma de Puebla - Mexico Transportorganisation AG, level language.
If you are studying Chinese, Wiener Neudorf, Austria
during your International + Teacher and Translator, AREVA On my International Placement had the opportunity to attend
Year, I spent 12 months in national and international fairs
Anna’s
Placement Year you will be able GmbH, Erlangen, Germany
to study or do a work placement Wuppertal, Germany, working to meet existing manufacturers
+ International Relations Office for an online retail company. and find new collaborators.
in China. Internship, BOKU, University
placement
The job involved copywriting I travelled to Italy, the
of Natural Resources and Life and producing content for the Netherlands and other German
Sciences, Vienna, Germany website, customer support, cities with all expenses paid!
experience
hiring and training new interns,
Anna Bonapersona,
and finally developing online
Management Studies and
Google campaigns. It was mainly
European Languages, 2019
an in-office job, however, I also
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-cultures
lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesMeet our Your life at
staff
Lancaster
Cyrille Rollet Societies Placements and We work collaboratively with
Lancaster University Students’
Our students take part in a Volunteering
Cyrille is Teaching Associate in the French community in Union to provide opportunities
very wide range of student We encourage you to gain work
in French and teaches oral the region. Cyrille organises for you to volunteer in local
societies, including the Study experience and offer a variety
classes. He is passionate trips abroad for students and schools as a classroom assistant
Abroad Society and other clubs of work placements in industry
about languages and has regular social events to support or reading buddy. There are
connected to sport, travel and and education while at Lancaster
co-written a book on French language learning (lunch clubs, also roles on campus such as
language. A popular annual event and during your International
verbs. He is in charge of our international karaoke nights and organising activity days for
is participation in the Sauerkraut Placement Year. You can opt to
Language Resource Centre the international café). school groups.
Cup football tournament for all take our work-based learning
and is very much involved students of German throughout module (Professional Contexts The Lancaster Award
the UK and Ireland. for Modern Languages) in the You can participate in the
Professor Rebecca Braun Language Lunch Clubs
second year. On this module, you
will undertake a language-related
Lancaster Award, which
rewards you for taking part
Rebecca’s research into issues feeds directly into her teaching. We host informal social lunches work experience placement. in extra-curricular activities.
of authorship and celebrity, and Rebecca is also Director of the and brunches in the department You’ll consider the linguistic and This certificate enhances your
the relationship between the University’s Institute for Social so you can practise your cross-cultural skills you develop future employment prospects
20 media and the culture industry, Futures. conversational language skills. in the role and enhance your by encouraging you to engage 21
Our communal social space employability. in college activities, careers
is perfect for catching up with
Dr Elena Polisca
Other opportunities to gain work workshops, work experience and
friends, sharing some food and volunteering. The new skills and
experience include volunteering
finding out the latest news. experiences developed through
Elena is a Senior Teaching She is interested in language as a supervisor in our Language
Resource Centre, or paid work these endeavours are recognised
Associate in Italian and our pedagogy and didactics,
as a student ambassador and valued by employers.
Admissions Tutor. She teaches intercultural awareness, learner
Italian language and translation autonomy, and language representing the University at
alongside culture seminars. assessment and feedback. events.
Professor Jinghan Zeng
Jinghan Zeng is Professor Communist Party’s Capacity to
of China and International Rule: Ideology, Legitimacy and
Studies and Director of the Party Cohesion (2015). He has
Confucius Institute at Lancaster published numerous academic
University. His research lies in papers and frequently appears
the field of China’s domestic in TV and radio broadcasts
and international politics. He including the BBC, Al Jazeera,
is the author of The Chinese and Russia Today (RT).
Dr Charlotte Baker
Charlotte’s specialism is literary inform the module Francophone
and cultural representations Voices: Literature and Film
of marginalised groups in from sub-Saharan Africa, the
sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean and Canada.
Francophone West African
dictator novel. These interests
www.lancaster.ac.uk/languages-and-culturesYour future
career Vicky Hilton,
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
at Bridgewater School
Former student in Spanish Studies
We have a departmental Employability Champion in Tahiti during her International Placement Year, My time as a language student studying Spanish Studies with a minor
who advises students on their strengths and returned to campus to talk about her current in Linguistics at Lancaster University was incredibly rewarding and
possible future careers. Employability resources role as a Digital Graduate for BGL Group. She enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the range of modules available within a
and job ads are uploaded and constantly explained to students what firms are looking for language degree course; studying film, literature and history made the
updated on our web platform. We also have in job candidates and gave valuable advice on the language really come alive!
active Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn groups set of skills needed to succeed. Such events are
My International Placement Year as an English Language Assistant in
to stay in touch and continue to promote a great opportunity to gain awareness of how to
Spain was incredible and led me to decide on a career in teaching back
opportunities once you have graduated. Within stand out from the crowd in the graduate market.
in the UK. I am now Head of Modern Languages and we run a Spanish
the Faculty there are specialist careers advisors Other events focus on the demands of the Exchange every year with the school I worked at during my year abroad.
and opportunities to apply for paid work current job market. These include welcoming I have nothing but fond memories of my time at Lancaster.
placements to help you gain experience and alumni to share insights about their careers in
prepare for your future career. a ‘languages and employability panel’, video
interview techniques workshop, CV workshop
Workplace skills
and training in translation software.
Quite apart from language- and subject-related
skills, a degree in languages develops rich Future careers Ninh Hao
interpersonal, intercultural, cognitive and
transferable skills that can be utilised across
Our graduates find employment across a wide
range of language-related and non-language-
Marketing and Communications
22 a variety of careers. In both our work-based related sectors, often internationally. Recent Manager for the British Chilean 23
learning module in the second year and on the graduates from Lancaster have gone into the
International Placement Year, students reflect following categories of employment as well as Chamber of Commerce
academically on key issues in relation to their further study:
Former student in European Languages and
placement organisation. + Marketing and Communications Management Studies
Careers-related events + General Management
We hold ‘Careers with Languages’ events where + Operations Studying languages gave me the chance to work for the British Chamber
you can meet major employers who recruit + Corporate Banking in Chile which was an amazing International Placement Year opportunity!
graduates with language skills. The department The many projects I undertook included changing their email system
+ E-learning consultancy
also hosts an event called ‘Languages - A Route to Google Apps for Business, assisting on all monthly and quarterly
to a World of Careers’. This year, Rosie (BA Hons + Academic lecturer publications, and planning high profile golf and tennis tournaments.
French and Psychology), who worked both for a + Customer Service After graduation, I was offered a permanent position as the Marketing
translation firm in Paris and for an estate agent and Communications Manager, a position not normally offered to a
+ Civil Service
graduate student.
#1 for French
#5for German
#1for Spanish Important information
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to ensure the information is correct at the time of printing in June 2020. The University will use all reasonable effort
to deliver the course as described but the University reserves the right to make changes after going to print. You are
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