One of the questions we get asked most often is:
what can you do with a Modern Languages degree?
The simple and honest answer is PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING!
Like many Humanities degrees, studying Modern Languages equips you with the kinds of skills and aptitudes that employers from a range of different sectors want to see job applicants exhibit, such as:
- Communication
- Critical analysis
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Creativity
- Synthesising information
BUT the great thing about Modern Languages graduates is that they are often equipped with an extra set of skills which can also be applied to various different jobs and careers, such as:
- Problem solving;
- Valuing different viewpoints;
- Cultural awareness and understanding;
- Perseverance and self-reflection;
- Thinking on your feet;
- on top of the ability to speak one or two additional languages!
This is mostly thanks to the opportunities experienced by students on their years abroad as well as the challenges of studying a subject which encompasses so many elements – from tackling intricate translations to analysing medieval literature to debating a current affairs topic in the target language.
Just as a Modern Languages degree is varied, so are the career opportunities available. While some move into careers in education or translation, our graduates in recent years have also gone on to work in the following sectors (to name just a handful):
- Law
- Advertising
- Publishing
- Gallery curation
- App development
- Management consultancy
Don’t believe us? Check out the videos below to listen to alumni talking about their experiences of graduating from a Modern Languages degree and moving into the world of work!
With a Modern Languages degree, the world is your oyster!