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Ask us your questions about studying modern languages at Bath

Talk to our BA (Hons) Modern Languages students and teaching staff. You'll find out about studying at Bath and the language options available to you.

Join our modern languages Q&A webinar

Our live event is your chance to ask any questions you have about studying BA (Hons) Modern Languages with us. The webinar will be hosted by undergraduate students and staff from our course.


Talking to students and staff is a great way to find out what it's like to study at Bath. You'll discover more about the courses we offer, being part of our University and living in the city.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024
  • Time: 4pm - 5pm (GMT)
  • Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
  • Courses included: BA (Hons) Modern Languages with study or work abroad

A well-ranked university

Bath is consistently ranked as one of the UK's top universities. We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and providing outstanding career preparation.


Experience another country and culture during your degree


BA (Hons) Modern Languages at Bath gives you the chance to improve your language skills and develop your confidence.

You'll be able to immerse yourself in the culture of another country that primarily uses your chosen languages as part of your degree.

You can spend your time in another country in a variety of different ways:

  • studying at one of our partner universities
  • as a language assistant in a school
  • doing a professional placement
  • a combination of two of these options

This time abroad is a great way to improve your language skills. Many students gain important life experience and independence, and increase their professional networks.

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A range of language options


You can choose from a number of language pathways.

You can select two advanced languages you've studied at A-level (or equivalent) or combine one with a language at beginners' (ab initio) level.

BA (Hons) Modern Languages is available in these language combinations:

  • French and ab initio German
  • French and ab initio Italian
  • French and ab initio Mandarin
  • French and ab initio Russian
  • French and ab initio Spanish
  • French and German
  • French and Spanish
  • German and ab initio French
  • German and ab initio Italian
  • German and ab initio Mandarin
  • German and ab initio Russian
  • German and ab initio Spanish
  • German and Spanish
  • Spanish and ab initio French
  • Spanish and ab initio German
  • Spanish and ab initio Italian
  • Spanish and ab initio Mandarin
  • Spanish and ab initio Russian
Find out more about this course
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Study in a safe, student-friendly city


Bath is the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales (The Complete University Guide (2023)) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture.

But there’s much more to Bath than its iconic buildings and history. A vibrant range of shops, bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and festivals makes it a great place to live as a student.

A well-connected campus

Our campus is on the edge of the city. You can travel between the city and the campus easily by foot, bike, car, or bus. Local transport links mean you’ll be:

  • 80 minutes from London
  • 15 minutes from Bristol
  • 2 hours from Birmingham
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Combine a language with management or politics

Instead of choosing BA (Hons) Modern Languages, you can study a language alongside another subject.


Our Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies and School of Management also offer you the chance to study a language alongside either politics or international management.

International Management and Modern Languages

Learn about the business environment in an international context. You’ll develop your management and intercultural skills, work or study abroad and become fluent in either French, German or Spanish.

International Politics and Modern Languages

Blend study of a language with learning about politics across the globe. This combination will prepare for a range of international careers. You can choose from a variety of language options at advanced or beginner levels.

Explore BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages

‘I love the University and the city. I think our teachers are so motivated and enthusiastic, and they really transfer their passion for the languages and the culture onto us.’
Harriet Woodman BA Modern Languages and European Studies* (French and ab initio Italian) (Graduating year, 2020)

Speak to our staff and students during our webinar

Attend our webinar This is a free webinar which will take place online on 4 December 2024 at 4pm - 5pm (GMT)
  • Our BA (Hons) Modern Languages course was previously known as BA (Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies.