Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) - BA (Hons)

Birkbeck, University of London

Our BA Linguistics and Language offers you a unique combination of language learning and applied linguistics to prepare you well for a wide range of professional opportunities in multilingual and multicultural contexts.

Why choose this course?

You can choose to become proficient in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese. You will also explore the literature and culture associated with this language.

If you choose the International Experience route you will be able to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture during a year of studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.

On this course you will join a community of diverse and committed students from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds and learn from a community of scholars with a wide range of expertise in linguistics, language, culture and literature.

You will develop an advanced understanding of linguistics as the scientific study of language and apply it in a variety of contexts including language learning, language teaching, speech therapy, intercultural communication, translation, and advertising and media.