Modern Languages and International Relations

This course will give you the opportunity to explore other languages, cultures and societies whilst developing a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations. The course will prepare you for an international or internationally focused career.

Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. During your course you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, writing and speaking, and mediating skills in one or two languages.

You’ll select your languages from the following:

- Chinese

- French

- German

- Japanese

- Portuguese

- Spanish

Alongside this you’ll study language-specific cultural and social themes, key concepts in International Politics, and global issues such as power, race and gender, allowing you to expand your international outlook and gain a wider perspective on international affairs and interactions.