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Languages degrees abroad
Languages degrees allow you to develop important skills like translation, interpretation and linguistics. Many universities refer to these programs as modern languages, and you can also learn about the history and culture of different countries and their languages.
As new technologies continue to make the world smaller, the ability to communicate across national and cultural borders becomes more vital. Not only does the study of language improve communication, but it also helps us understand the cultural and historical contexts that influence how we live.
By studying languages abroad you have the opportunity to experience new cultures that could support your studies. Learning to speak the native tongue when studying abroad is an important part of settling into your environment, something that should come naturally to a languages student.

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Languages program structure
Languages and modern language degrees are available to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in countries all over the world. Most bachelor’s programs let you study up to three languages, and you can earn a BA after three or four years of studying. If you study in the US, you can choose languages as a major subject as part of a liberal arts education.
Some universities offer languages as a single-honors program, or a joint-honors program alongside another subject like cultural studies, business or history. At postgraduate level you can study languages as an MA over two years, or as a PGCE if you want to qualify as a language teacher. You can also earn a doctorate by studying for a PhD in languages.
Many languages programs include a year abroad where you can practice your language skills with native speakers. You will also be taught through group lectures, seminars and workshops, and assessment will be in the form of written and oral exams, translations, assignments and listening tests.
The program content and curriculum will vary from program to program, and also be dependant on which language you choose to study. Here are some of the most common modern language modules and subjects you may study:
- Beginners French/German/Italian/Spanish/Mandarin
- Advanced French/German/Italian/Spanish/Mandarin
- Exploring cultural identity
- Researching language
- Linguistics
- Translation
- Interpretation
- World cinema
- Cultural history
Types of languages degrees
Best countries to study languages
Languages study abroad programs
Languages undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in languages
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Ancient Greek, Latin and Classical Studies: Languages, Literatures and Cultures - BA University of South Carolina, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,934 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,934 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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International Relations and Languages - BA (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,922 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,100 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Applied Languages - BA University of Limerick, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,800 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Education: TESOL - BAEd Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,948 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,948 USD
- Start date
- May, July, August, October, January, March
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Law and Languages - BCL Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,195 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
Associate in languages
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World Languages (Transfer) - AAS-T Big Bend Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,789 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,789 USD
- Start date
- September
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Language Studies - AAOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- March, September, January
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Media and Languages - AA Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Modern Languages - AA Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,394 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,485 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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World Languages - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
Diploma in languages
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Languages - DipLang University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,292 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD
- Start date
- July
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Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture - DipLang Vancouver Island University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,205 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,645 CAD
- Start date
- January
Certificate in languages
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Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Modern Languages - Cert Bishop's University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,006 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Programming Languages - Cert (Arts) St. Charles Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,660 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,660 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Cert Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,440 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,440 USD
- Start date
- May, July, August, October, January, March
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Cert University of Utah, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,104 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,104 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
Languages graduate programs
Master's in languages
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Asian Languages/Civilizations: Chinese (Tempe Campus) - MA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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35,280 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,280 USD
- Start date
- August
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Education: Teaching and Learning Languages - MEd University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,762 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- February, March
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Foreign Languages: Spanish - MAT Middle Tennessee State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,172 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD
- Start date
- August
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Indigenous Languages and Linguistics - MA Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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35,037 USD
Fee in university's local currency 47,429 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Languages and Applied Linguistics - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,321 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
Doctorate in languages
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Languages and Applied Linguistics - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 6 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,321 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
Diploma in languages
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Ancient languages - GDip Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,720 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,390 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Modern Languages with Second Language Education - Dual PGDipLT/BA (Hons) University of Windsor, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma/Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,154 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,100 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
Certificate in languages
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TESOL - PGCert Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,120 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,120 USD
- Start date
- May, July, August, October, January, March
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Secondary Modern Languages - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,060 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP
- Start date
- February, January
Future languages careers
As a languages graduate you will have developed a variety of skills that can apply to a number of careers. Here are some of the most common roles modern language students go into:
- Translator or interpreter
- Language teacher
- Journalist
- Diplomatic service officer
- Academic researcher
There are plenty of other sectors like broadcasting and finance that are popular with languages graduates, so don’t limit your job search. If you don’t know exactly what you want to do with your degree after graduation, use the university’s careers service to help you.
You can improve your employability by taking advantage of university clubs and organizations. Studying abroad is also a great way to improve your CV as it shows employers you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences.
