A high proportion of language teaching is conducted in the target languages and the programme includes a fully accredited year abroad shared between France and Spain, with the facility for work placements. Graduates in this programme are equipped with a high level of linguistic competence in two languages, marketable business skills and a sound knowledge of French and Spanish society and culture. Resources We have a fully equipped language laboratory and a Documentation Centre, which offers a full range of French and Spanish reference material, newspapers, magazines and information on cultural events. In addition students can make full use of facilities in the open access Language Centre located in the Learning Resources Centre which offers CALL software, CD Roms and internet facilities and is equipped with TV and satellite links. You will benefit from a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, computer sessions, workshops, group projects and case studies.
Assessment is by essays, oral presentations and exams.
Your final year research project will develop the communication, business and research skills so valued by employers. Career Prospects Excellent employment prospects exist throughout the European Union in areas such as national and international marketing, insurance, banking, publishing and tourism. Some of our recent graduates have found employment through contacts made during the year abroad. Others have found employment which relates directly to the language and business skills they have acquired on the programme, such as marketing, international buying or translation. Applicants with AS-level French will be considered.