Join our webinars

Join our upcoming webinar sessions to find out more about your application journey, student finance and life at Leeds

Book now
Student watching a webinar
Book now

Top 25 in the UK for modern languages and linguistics

Guardian University League Table 2024

Learn more
Postgraduate open day 2019
Learn more

Join our online course

Sign up for our free, online course 'Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Language and Culture', delivered by Leeds academics with FutureLearn

Free, online course
Student stood outside wearing a green coat looking away from the camera and into the distance.
Free, online course
Scroll down

Modern Languages

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GXcsaFPQHcA?si=D-Aiu9-_lHz7cu0K" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

Two language degrees

Our four-year BA Modern Languages degree includes most of our two-language combinations. Other two-language combinations are available and you will apply directly to the named course.

Studying with us

Your practical language modules will teach you to speak and write to an advanced level, whilst your time abroad gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself within a new culture — allowing you to develop valuable personal and professional skills.

You’ll also study cultures, societies, film, religions, literatures, histories, politics, economies and international relations and much more to ensure your degree matches your interests.

The University's Language Zone has a range of resources, including text, audio and video resources and provides opportunities to practice your language skills through workshops, language exchanges and language groups.

Enrichment opportunities

6th

most targeted by graduate recruiters

(The Graduate Market in 2023)

Careers and employability

More on Careers and employability

Work placements

More on Work placements

Study abroad

More on Study abroad

Discover our research

You'll benefit from learning in a research-intensive environment.

More on Discover our research
Elizabeth Wilder
Student
“I studied French and Japanese because I wanted to pursue my love of languages further and have the chance to live in two countries very different to each other and to my own. It gave me the chance to learn about two completely different societies.”