Language Studies (W41)

Languages connect people, ideas and cultures, and this diploma will equip you to communicate in different languages, develop your cultural understanding, and explore the structure and use of language in different contexts. Starting with a broad grounding in the study of language, you’ll study either two modern languages – choosing from French, German and Spanish – or combine one with English. By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to engage successfully in a variety of linguistic environments – opening doors to other cultures and communities and exciting career opportunities.

Key features of the course

• Develops you into an independent user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B2) of at least one modern language

• Develops knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen languages

• Extends your competence in intercultural communication

• Allows you to understand how language is structured and used in different contexts

This qualification has two stages, each comprising two modules.

You’ll choose to either combine English language studies with a modern language (French, German or Spanish) or combine two of these modern languages. You may study the modules in your chosen subject one stage at a time or study the modules in one subject before studying the modules in your second subject. The modules you choose at Stage 1 will depend on your current modern language proficiency.

In Stage 2, you’ll continue with your chosen subject combination.