The School of Modern Languages aims to develop and educate its students to become 'global citizens'. With in depth study of both French and Italian, two major world languages, graduates will be competitive and attractive within an increasingly global workforce. You will develop high-level language skills in both languages, and achieve near-native competency, along with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of aspects of the culture, literature, history, politics and society of France and Italy. France is a major actor on the European and world stage and possesses a rich and sophisticated culture. Its language is more important today than it has ever been. Italy possesses one of the major cultural, artistic and historical traditions in Europe and has played a unique role in the development of fine art, architecture, film and music. This course will enable you to develop your writing, oral and aural skills through a range of learning activities, and using a variety of audio-visual materials including websites, films and new learning technologies. It is important to remember that studying languages is not just about the language itself. It involves exploring many aspects of a country and its cultures, literature and cinema, history, social structures, politics and institutions. The year abroad in your third year is usually divided equally between France and Italy, where you will be able to use apply and further develop your acquired language skills.

In 2013/14, 95% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. The destinations from the School are often international in nature, with many graduates enjoying their overseas student experience to such an extent that they opt to take time out to travel further, or go abroad on graduation in the hope of securing employment. Of those who choose to remain in the UK, many start work immediately following their studies. Their employment options are varied and many opt to utilise the language skills that they have developed over their degree, in roles such as Translators, Language Assistants, Export Assistants and Proofreaders, working with their languages in organisations such as Bearmach Ltd, the British Council, Global Response and Inter Global.