Modern Languages

This four-year Modern Languages degree allows you to study two languages, as well as a variety of optional modules covering culture and society. You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in many sectors.

Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.

You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills through modules on language for professional purposes.

To find out what it is like to study with us, visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies website.

What languages can I study?
On the four-year Modern Languages degree, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic, please contact us before applying:

Arabic (from beginners' level only)
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Language combinations
At Leeds, we offer you a wide range of language combinations. Please refer to this table to check that the language combination you wish to study is available before submitting your application.

If you have any questions about your combination, please contact our Admissions team.

You’ll need to tell us your language combination in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.