Modern Languages and Translation
In the digital era, the global community is now closer than ever. So it’s no surprise language and translation qualifications hold considerable appeal for potential employers in the UK and overseas, across many sectors of business, law and industry – as well as education.
Languages are passports to life. Our programmes will help you foster communication, develop the intercultural awareness needed to work and communicate effectively in the global market, and explore the practical application of language through critical analysis.
As well as gaining a strong understanding of how languages work and even the science behind communication, our degrees encompass history, literature, culture, politics, translation and interpreting, so the world really is at your fingertips once you graduate.
Available courses
Foundation Programme in Social Sciences 2021
Foundation programmes
This Foundation Programme in Social Sciences focuses on the skills needed to be a successful social scientist: independent study, formulating and presenting arguments, evaluating literature and interpreting data.
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
1 academic year (September to June)
History and French BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Study a BSc History and French degree course at Aston University to grow your understanding of the world we live in and learn about the past to build a better future for all.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
History and Spanish BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Study a BSc History and Spanish degree course at Aston University to grow your understanding of the world we live in and learn about the past to build a better future for all.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
International Business and Modern Languages French BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Studying business with a language will give you a truly competitive edge. With both beginners and post A Level French routes available, this fully integrated degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of different markets and leadership qualities to succeed in the global workplace.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
International Business and Modern Languages Mandarin Chinese BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Understand business from an international perspective and develop leadership qualities for cross-cultural working. With this course you will gain a truly competitive edge by studying business with the world's most spoken language and gaining an in-depth understanding of the Chinese market.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
International Business and Modern Languages Spanish BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Studying business with a language will give you a truly competitive edge. With both beginners and post A Level Spanish routes available, this fully integrated degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of different markets and leadership qualities to succeed in the global workplace.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
International Relations and French BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Study contemporary issues in international relations and policy and hone your skills in French with the BSc International Relations and French degree course at Aston University to get a real head start in your career.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
International Relations and Spanish BSc
Undergraduate degrees
Study contemporary issues in international relations and policy and hone your skills in Spanish with the BSc International Relations and Spanish degree course at Aston University to get a real head start in your career.
4 years with integrated placement year /
3 years without integrated placement year (option only available for international/EU students)
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) MA - January 2022
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Study the MA in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) at Aston University to gain a substantial postgraduate qualification in the field of TESOL and put your learning into practice in an exciting and enriching multicultural environment.
12 months full-time, 24/36 months part-time
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) MA - September 2021
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Study the MA in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) at Aston University to gain a substantial postgraduate qualification in the field of TESOL and put your learning into practice in an exciting and enriching multicultural environment.
12 months full-time, 24/36 months part-time
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) and Translation Studies MA - January 2022
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Study the MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) and Translation Studies at Aston University to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages and gain additional expertise in translation theory and practice to give your career a head start.
12 months full-time, 24/36 months part-time
