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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

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
    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
    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
    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
    19,948 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,948 USD

    Start date
    May, July, August, October, January, March
    Show program overview about Bachelor of Art in Education (BAEd): Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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    Law and Languages - BCL Maynooth University, Ireland

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,195 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about BCL Law and Languages

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
    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
    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
    9,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD

    Start date
    June, August, February
    Show program overview about Media and Languages
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    Modern Languages - AA Douglas College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,394 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,485 CAD

    Start date
    September, January, May
    Show program overview about Modern Languages
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    World Languages - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD

    Start date
    June, August, January
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Diploma in languages

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    Languages - DipLang University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    18,205 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,645 CAD

    Start date
    January
    Show program overview about Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)

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
    16,800 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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    Modern Languages - Cert Bishop's University, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,950 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 27,006 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Modern Languages
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    Programming Languages - Cert (Arts) St. Charles Community College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    6,660 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,660 USD

    Start date
    August, January
    Show program overview about Programming Languages C.A.
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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
    10,440 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,440 USD

    Start date
    May, July, August, October, January, March
    Show program overview about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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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
    31,104 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 31,104 USD

    Start date
    May, August, January
    Show program overview about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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
    35,280 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 35,280 USD

    Start date
    August
    Show program overview about Asian Languages/Civilizations (Chinese), MA
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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
    19,762 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD

    Start date
    February, March
    Show program overview about Education: Teaching and Learning Languages
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    Foreign Languages: Spanish - MAT Middle Tennessee State University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,172 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,172 USD

    Start date
    August
    Show program overview about Foreign Languages: Spanish
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    Indigenous Languages and Linguistics - MA Simon Fraser University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    35,037 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 47,429 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Indigenous Languages and Linguistics
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    Languages and Applied Linguistics - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,321 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP

    Start date
    February, October
    Show program overview about Languages and Applied Linguistics

Doctorate in languages

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    Languages and Applied Linguistics - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    6 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,321 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP

    Start date
    February, October
    Show program overview about Languages and Applied Linguistics

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
    4,720 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,390 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Ancient languages
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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
    11,154 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,100 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
    Show program overview about Modern Languages with Second Language Education

Certificate in languages

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    TESOL - PGCert Westcliff University, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    9,120 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,120 USD

    Start date
    May, July, August, October, January, March
    Show program overview about Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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    Secondary Modern Languages - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,060 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP

    Start date
    February, January
    Show program overview about Secondary Modern Languages

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.