We offer very flexible programmes, both within our Department and in collaboration with 14 other subjects across the University. You can study a wide range of degree schemes in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish from beginners and advanced levels, and Italian from beginners level.
An in depth focus on a particular language and culture. Study for a single major degree in French, German or Spanish.
You can choose from the following programmes:
Study two languages and their cultures.
You can choose from the following programmes:
Study three languages chosen from Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
We normally require you to have one A Level and either one A level or an AS Level in two of our major languages (Chinese, French, German and Spanish). The third language can be studied from beginners' or post-GCSE level if you wish. Please note Italian can only be taken as beginners' languages and as a minor.
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Lancaster has a flexible approach to undergraduate study and we offer a dynamic environment for study with a wide variety of degree combinations with non-language subjects. These degree schemes are feature of Lancaster’s innovative approach to higher education and are very popular.
Options include French, German, Spanish or Chinese with another subject chosen from:
You can also study for a BA in Management with French, Spanish or German.
We are one of the best-established centres in the UK for Italian.
We can cater for students with GCSE Italian and for complete beginners but please note that we do not offer advanced - post A/AS level - Italian.
You can choose from the following programmes:
Lancaster’s MLang degree is a selective and accelerated programme enabling you to achieve an MA in one or two languages and related studies in four years. It is taught by the Department of Languages and Cultures and includes an international study placement in year 2.
Modern Languages and Cultures MLang (4 Years)
Lancaster has a flexible approach to undergraduate study. Many degree schemes incorporate a minor in other subjects to complement your major subject. Many students choose to study Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish in the first year of their studies, either at intensive or advanced level. Our courses support you to develop language skills and also to appreciate the nature and diversity of different cultures.
Degree StructureSpending a year abroad is an integral and assessed part of our language degrees. We offer flexibility to split your time abroad between different activities. It gives you the opportunity to improve your language proficiency, broaden your cultural knowledge and gain transferable skills that are much valued by employers. The International Placement Year is compulsory for students taking Chinese, French, German or Spanish at major level. Please note that there is no placement year for Italian.
International Placement YearWhen you arrive in Lancaster, you might not have a plan for after you graduate, but when you're ready to take the next step, we're here to help you. Studying a language strengthens your written and oral communication competence, your organisational skills, your aptitude in analysing and synthesising information, your ability to contribute to discussions and suggest ideas, and your understanding of other countries and cultures in a global world.
Careers and employabilityEach year we have a number of prizes in the department which are awarded. For details see the full list of undergraduate prizes.
Undergraduate PrizesLancaster's distinctive approach to undergraduate language degrees gives you the opportunity to acquire both high-level language skills and a thorough understanding of languages, cultures and societies within a global context.
