Our live event is your chance to ask any questions you have about studying modern languages with us. The webinar will be hosted by undergraduate students and staff from our modern languages courses.
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.
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.
Both BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages and BA (Hons) Modern Languages at Bath give you the chance to spend Year 3 in a country that primarily uses your chosen language(s).
You'll be able to immerse yourself in the culture of the place you visit, which will help you improve your language skills and build your confidence.
During your time abroad, you can:
Many students gain important life experiences and independence, and increase their professional networks.
Both courses include the choice of advanced languages (typically those you'd have studied at A-level or equivalent) and beginner (ab initio) languages. Ab initio streams fast-track your learning to prepare you for studying or working abroad in Year 3.
Select two advanced languages or combine one advanced with one ab initio.
Choose a language at advanced or ab initio level.
Bath is the 2nd safest university town/city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2025) 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 make it a great place to live as a student.
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:
You can also study a language alongside international management.
Our Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies and School of Management also offer you the chance to study a language alongside international management.
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.
‘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.’
Live webinar - 25 November 2026
Book your place at our webinar* The University of Bath ranked 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2027, and 9th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
** Our BA (Hons) Modern Languages course was previously known as BA (Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies.
