News feedsProspective undergraduate students
Modern Languages at Southampton was ranked amongst the top 3 in the Guardian's University Guide 2009 for undergraduate teaching quality, staff-student ratios and job prospects.
We are as keen as you that you make the right decision when applying to university. We also believe, however, that the more you find out about Modern Languages at Southampton, the more you will want to come and study with us. We look forward to your application!
Our distinctive approach
- Modern Languages was judged second in the UK for European Studies research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
- Dedicated teachers, who want you to share their enthusiasm for their subject
- An innovated and flexible curriculum, allowing you to chose what you want to study.
- A language learning programme based on your level of proficiency, not on your year of study
- Excellent facilities and resources for study and research, and an attractive working environment
Languages offered and degree combinations
We offer over 50 degree programmes in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American, Linguistics, Contemporary Europe and Film Studies.
We also offer a wide range of language courses, from beginners to final year degree level, available to students across the University and are co-ordinated by the Centre for Language Study.
We offer an innovative interdisciplinary degree programme in Languages and Contemporary European Studies. For students from non-English speaking countries we offer a degree programmes Languages and Contemporary European Studies (English) and Applied English Language Studies.
Teaching staff and pastoral care
All our members of academic staff are active researchers, but we believe that excellence in research goes hand in hand with excellence in teaching. This means that you will be taught by staff who are working at the cutting edge of their particular discipline and who are eager to share their enthusiasm and ideas with you.
At the same time, we try hard to foster a friendly, informal atmosphere, in which students feel free to come and ask for advice and guidance. This is as true for the pastoral side of our support as it is for the academic side. Throughout your degree studies, you will remain in close contact with your personal tutor and be able to turn to them for help and advice.