This undergraduate degree is aimed at people who are interested in 'acquiring or improving competence in one or more languages, and understanding the cultures and societies where the language is spoken' (QAA Subject Benchmark Statement, Languages, Cultures and Societies), with a view of enhancing their employability in an increasingly interdependent world by being able to work with other languages, cultures and societies. It is aimed at people who are considering a career in languages (e.g. as translators or secondary school teachers) but would like to know more about and experience professional practice in translation and/or teaching as part of their degree before committing to a particular career trajectory.Students studying the BA (Hons) Modern Languages take at least one language, either at beginner level (ab initio) or advanced level (post-A level) - equivalent to either A1/A2 or B1/B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students with an A-level or equivalent in a language can study one or two more additional languages at beginner level (ab initio). The languages currently offered at advanced level at Swansea University are: French, German, and Spanish. The languages currently offered at beginner level at Swansea University are: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic and Welsh. Students study one or two languages throughout their degree, and optionally a third language up to intermediate level (Years 1 and 2).As well as compulsory language, language-related and language-specific culture modules, students studying the BA (Hons) Modern Languages take optional culture, teaching and/or translation modules throughout the degree. The BA (Hons) Modern Languages offers a three pathway route leading up to the degree: Modern Languages and Translation pathway, Language Teaching pathway, and Culture and Society pathway. It is important to stress that these pathways are not equivalent, for instance, to an education degree or a translation and interpreting degree. These pathways are used to inform module choices: students who choose the Language Teaching pathway or the Modern Languages and Translation pathway will take 60 credits of teaching or translation modules throughout their degree. Students who choose the Culture and Society pathway will take 120 credits of culture modules throughout their degree. Students studying the BA (Hons) Modern Languages get a degree in Modern Languages, regardless of their pathway.In Year 3, students studying the BA (Hons) Modern Languages go on their Intercalary Year Abroad. Swansea University offers a range of options in terms of destinations (France, Germany, Spain/Latin America, Italy, China) and experiences. Students can study at a university through the Erasmus exchange programme, work as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher through the British Council, work abroad through a work placement with an international company or organization, and volunteer abroad. During their year abroad, students can develop their intercultural skills and their life skills in preparation for the world of work.As well as subject-specific knowledge and professional skills specific to a particular career in languages, students studying the BA (Hons) Modern Languages can acquire a number of transferable personal skills through the study of language, culture, translation and teaching that increase their employability in related careers (e.g. EFL teachers, international aid/development workers, diplomatic service officers, broadcast journalists, logistics and distribution managers, marketing executives, sales executives, tour managers, among others) (https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/modern- languages). In addition, the BA (Hons) Modern L