The BA Modern Languages (French and Spanish) course trains world-class language experts. You will need an A-level or equivalent in at least one of the languages, but you can take one of them ab initio. You will study both French and Spanish to a high level, be taught in and gain near-native fluency in both languages and develop your understanding of how languages work, with the opportunity to focus more on one language in the final year. This course will improve your practical language skills and allow you to acquire a strong understanding of how languages work. You’ll have the opportunity to study translation modules, gaining an insight into various aspects of the translation profession, including subtitling and interpreting. You will also learn about the cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen languages are spoken in interactive modules taught in the target language. The course includes a Professional Training placement abroad, giving you the choice between work, study, and a combination of the two. Our graduates do exceptionally well in the employment market as a result of their academic excellence and their experience abroad. Our students’ proficiency in languages, combined with their understanding of intercultural processes and socio­political contexts, gives them a distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive international employment market. Our emphasis on transferable skills such as presentation and research techniques, and communication across linguistic and cultural boundaries, ensures that our graduate profile fits the expectations of prospective employers. Language graduates from the University of Surrey have gone into a wide range of careers. Our graduates over the last few years have secured roles such as: Associate Finance Consultant, JDX Consulting; Internal Account Manager, Gamma; Market Researcher, NonStop Medical Devices; Personal Assistant, Ministry of Defence; Project Executive, Language Connect; Quality Manager, Transperfect and Sales and Marketing Executive, Palgrave Higher Education/Macmillan Education.