Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Modern European Studies (Study Abroad Year) (R906)

Do they feel there is more to the past than just the UK’s perspective? Are they ready to examine history through the lens of other cultures, other ideologies and other languages?

This course allows them to combine their passion for language learning with their curiosity for exploring the past. Through combining one or two European languages with history they’ll gain access not only to additional source texts, but also a whole new way of understanding the societies and cultures of contemporary Europe.

Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do they have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of their chosen country/countries, but spending time abroad can make them more independent and confident. Taking their self out of their comfort zone won’t only benefit their degree, it’ll shape the person they are to become.

Language options I would like to study one language (either as a beginner or post-A level) - They may choose: French (post-A level only); German, Russian or Spanish. I would like to study two languages, one from beginner level and one post-A level - They may choose one post-A level language from: French, German, Russian or Spanish. You may choose one beginners' language from: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Serbian/Croatian. I want to study two languages post-A level - They may choose two from: French, German, Russian, Spanish. They’ll spend two thirds of your time in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures studying their language(s). The final third will be spent on their selected modules in the Department of History.