Course summary

This Linguistics and Modern Languages is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. Studying Linguistics and Modern Languages together can help you learn languages more easily by giving you a greater understanding of how language works and how it is used. Linguistics is the study of how language works and how and why language is used. Linguists look at how people learn, understand and speak language. Linguistics has a theoretical dimension but also an applied dimension – such as language technology, language policy and language in education. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the ways in which different languages are different or similar in terms of their grammar, how society and language go hand-in-hand, and the functions and status that different languages have across the world. Our internationally recognised research into language and cognition covers applied and theoretical specialisms. In Modern Languages, we cater for those beginning a language as well as more advanced learners. You will learn and develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension. Throughout the course, especially on your compulsory year abroad, you will then immerse yourself in the chosen language and the history and culture of the country where the language is spoken. Our staff have expertise in translation, film, literature, travel writing, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and transnational cultures. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.