{"id":138868,"date":"2018-11-01T12:36:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T12:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1404196-5286123.cloudwaysapps.com\/malaysia\/study-guide\/best-modern-language-degrees-uk\/"},"modified":"2018-11-01T12:36:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T12:36:44","slug":"best-modern-language-degrees-uk","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/malaysia\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/best-modern-language-degrees-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Modern Language Degrees in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

The importance of English as an international language has never been greater in the modern world, but it is not the only language which connects people and business globally. The four other most commonly spoken languages in the world are Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic (all varieties) and, as\u00a0demand continues to grow in the export,\u00a0international relation<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0international business<\/a>\u00a0sectors, the need for talented workers fluent across a range of international languages \u2013 not just English \u2013 is also on the rise.<\/p>\n

A recent survey showed that almost two-third of businesses in the UK require skilled linguists, with many companies currently relying on translators from elsewhere.\u00a0Studying modern languages at a\u00a0UK university<\/a>\u00a0will help you better understand the culture, politics and business of a country through the fluency of verbal and written speech, equipping you with the skills to work across a wide variety of sectors.<\/p>\n

Modern Languages at UK universities<\/h2>\n

– Undergraduate<\/h3>\n

An\u00a0undergraduate<\/a>\u00a0modern languages degree will generally last four years, consisting of two years study, one year abroad and one year working on a final dissertation. Students can master two or more languages, choosing to combine them with a subject such as\u00a0business<\/a>,\u00a0politics<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0film<\/a>, and the study year abroad provides a unique experience to live in the native country of the language they are learning.<\/p>\n

– Postgraduate<\/h3>\n

A typical\u00a0Masters<\/a>\u00a0in modern languages lasts for just one-year and is for students who wish to deepen their critical engagement with language culture and their chosen specialism.<\/p>\n

Top five UK universities for Modern Languages<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0University of Cambridge<\/a><\/h3>\n