BA (Hons) French & Linguistics/Spanish

The BA French and Spanish course at Manchester Metropolitan University offers the unique chance of studying two major world languages and diverse cultures both in the UK and abroad. During the course, students not only improve their language but also gain a broader understanding of the history, culture, institutions, politics, economics and societies of France, Spain and Latin America.Course Content: The course focuses on developing high-level language skills in both French and Spanish, with an opportunity to specialise from a range of optional units such as interpreting, translation, languages in the classroom, and contemporary French and Spanish culture, society, cinema and literature. Further critical understanding is developed through study of political, social and cultural contexts of the respective countries. Students get a chance to spend their third year in French and Spanish-speaking countries.Key Modules: Some of the core and optional units include 'Languages in the Classroom', 'Translating Culture', 'Understanding Interpreting', 'Professional French', 'Professional Spanish', 'Cinema and Society', and 'Literary Landscapes'.Accreditations: Full details are not provided on the course page.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue a diverse range of careers, such as teaching, translation/interpreting, international business, tourism, media and communications, diplomatic service and non-governmental organisations. There is also a path to further academic study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.