The breadth of teaching available means that the College welcomes all combinations of languages. In addition to the teaching staff mentioned above, we have lectors in French and German - native speakers attached to the College. They assist with language teaching and help undergraduates to prepare for the Oral examination taken in the Final Year. It is a natural consequence of Wadham's teaching strength in languages that our undergraduates receive particularly close and regular personal supervision. Undergraduates studying Modern Languages or a joint school with Modern Languages normally register for the four-year course, which incorporates a year abroad.
Most undergraduates find placings in the country and even the region of their choice.
All Wadham linguists returning from a year abroad are entitled to rooms in College for their fourth year. They will also be asked to do a short language test at the time of interview. When it is appropriate, we are always happy to consider candidates for deferred entry. Candidates who have done only one language at school, or want to drop one of the languages they have been learning, have various options. They may study one language from the start of the course, taking the First Public Examination in that language and Linguistics.