Modern Languages and History

You can study history at Leeds with one of eight languages.

On this four-year course, you’ll study a range of historical periods from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century postcolonial and globalised world.

Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills, and you’ll explore the history, culture and society of your chosen language.

Optional modules enable you to enhance your translation skills or business language, as well as choose from a wide range of history topics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.

You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with history or with your chosen language.

The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.

Choose one of the following languages
We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent).

- Chinese

- French

- German

- Italian

- Portuguese

- Russian

- Spanish

We also offer Thai from beginners' level (please contact us before applying if you have prior experience).

You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.