BA Modern Languages and History

The BA Modern Languages and History course, offered by the University of Reading, provides students with an opportunity to gain a high level of linguistic fluency while studying history in depth. You can choose from French, German, Italian and Spanish languages, and study history from the earliest times to the present day.Course Content: The four-year course will allow you to divide your time equally between modern languages and history study. Each semester, you'll take a core History module and a language module in your chosen Modern Language subject. These courses are designed to improve your oral and written language skills while giving you a broad understanding of the history of your chosen regions. The third year of the course is typically spent abroad where you comprehensively learn your target languages and experience the related cultures.Key Modules: Some of the modules included in this course are 'Contemporary French Language Stage 1', 'Modern European History', 'Spanish Language for Beginners', 'Witchcraft, Witch-Hunting and Witches in the Early Modern Period', 'Use of Italian 1' and 'Researching the Renaissance'.Future Careers: The course opens up a wide variety of career possibilities. Some graduates have pursued careers in international organizations, PR, translating, teaching, and journalism, while others have also found opportunities in finance, management, and public service. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.