BA Bulgarian and Portuguese

The Bulgarian and Portuguese BA course offered by UCL (University College London) is a four-year undergraduate degree program that allows students to acquire language proficiency in both Bulgarian and Portuguese, as well as in-depth understanding of the countries' literature, culture, history and other relevant fields. Offering intensive language training in the first year, it adapts to different language abilities and requires a year abroad to improve language skills. Course Content: The course includes studying linguistics, literature, cultural history, cinema, critical theory, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Although most teaching is in English, from the second year, some modules are taught in Bulgarian and Portuguese. From grammar and translation to essay-writing and presentation skills, teaching patterns vary depending on the modules. Key Modules: Some key modules in the course include 'Contemporary Bulgarian Language', 'Bulgarian Literature', 'Portuguese Language', and 'Portuguese Literature'. Students also have the opportunity to engage in specialized study on diverse topics such as 'Bulgarian Cinema', 'Bulgarian Sociolinguistics', 'Portuguese History and Culture', 'Portuguese Linguistics' amongst others. Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, graduates can expect to find careers in areas where specialized knowledge of Eastern Europe and Latin America are required. Alumni often work in global business, diplomacy, publishing, international development agencies, the European Union and United Nations, journalism, teaching, academia, and the cultural sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.