Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	RR38

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): 76 CAE: B2 with 52+ CAE (from Jan 15): 169+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=UG00226&subgroup=1

Overview

Language is fundamental to our thought, our relationships, and our civilisations. Through language we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes.

On our course you’ll become highly proficient in Italian and will be able to study a further two of the modern languages taught at Essex, including German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Mandarin Chinese. These languages can be studied alongside a complementary range of cultural and professional skills modules from Translating, Interpreting and Subtitling, to Italian Cinema and Culture.

For most of our languages, we offer modules in all six different levels recognised by the Common European Framework. With two modules completed in Italian each year, you are expected to reach Mastery level in the language by the end of our course, and are also encouraged to gain confidence in one or two other languages of your choice. As well as gaining fluency in Italian, you become proficient in a broad range of its practical use, from professional translation to creative writing.

If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.

Programme structure

Year 1

Advanced Italian (optional)
Intensive Initial Spanish (Double Module) (optional)
La Dolce Italia: A Journey Across Enduring Italian Traditions (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

Year 2

Proficiency Level French (optional)
Advanced Spanish (optional)
Spanish / Italian / Romanian to Portuguese Conversion (optional)
La Dolce Italia: A Journey Across Enduring Italian Traditions (optional)
Proficiency Level Italian (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

Final year

Mastery Level Italian
Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling Skills
Proficiency Level Spanish (optional)
Advanced Portuguese (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

Career opportunities

Our graduates become teachers, translators, administrators and journalists. Their valued language skills have enabled them to work in diverse fields including banking, entertainment, media, education and tourism, as well as for a host of UK and international companies. In particular, a degree in modern languages lends itself to a career in education, translation, interpretation, trade, PR, communications, immigration or diplomacy.

For example, one of our recent graduates now teaches English for the British Council, whilst another works internationally with NATO.