Rich in cultural heritage, Italy is also a leading world economy. This degree allows you to learn Italian from scratch and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of this vibrant country. You'll benefit from different learning and teaching styles, including lectures, seminars and tutorials, or occasionally workshops. The most common forms of assessment we use are exams and essays, but in some modules we may also use components such as group work or oral presentations, translations and business reports. Extra classes on issues such as exam technique, public speaking and structuring essays are among the support we'll offer throughout your time at Leeds. A degree in Italian will provide you not only with linguistic fluency, but will also equip you with skills of argument, analysis and effective communication. Employers will particularly value your confidence in different social environments, demonstrated by your year abroad. You'll also acquire a number of transferable skills, such as teamwork, presentation, written and oral communication, research and critical thinking. Graduates have plenty of career options as a result, and they’ve gone on to work both in the UK and abroad in a variety of sectors. These include retail, education, IT, marketing and administration, management, international banking, business development and law.