Considering a career in Modern Languages and education? Perhaps you are thinking teaching abroad or teaching multiple languages. If so, our degree in Education and Modern Language could be the perfect choice for you.
Alongside learning languages, you'll study key issues in education, such as:
- Disability
- Learning theory
- Inclusion
You will also have opportunities to gain first-hand experience through placements. These will take place in educational settings and link what you learn to what you observe and experience in classrooms.
The language units will help you to look beyond the mechanics of language. Focusing on the social and cultural contexts; debating history, politics, film, literature and more.
You’ll learn in small groups, offering maximum interaction with your lecturers and peers. This will also give you plenty of opportunities to practise. You will also have the opportunity to spend a year abroad studying your chosen language.
Why study with us
- You'll have opportunities to undertake placements in each of your three years of study and to take a year out to study abroad.
- Experience a different culture and graduate with enhanced language skills. Study whilst picking up the work-based experience required for teacher training.
- Education courses at the University of Central Lancashire rank in the top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2021
What you'll do
- The course is ideal for anyone with an interest in languages who aspires to teach. It is not a teacher training programme but ideal preparation for one at any level. It also offers routes into non-teaching careers and postgraduate research.
- You’ll combine the study of Education with one of seven languages: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish.
- This combination will provide you with skills and experiences that enhance your employability. Opening up many opportunities for a career in education and languages.
Compulsory modules
• ED1201: Introduction to Education Studies
• ED1202: Education for Everyone?
Optional modules• CL1000: Chinese Language 1
• CL1001: Background To China
• ED1204: Observing Education in Action
• FR1000: Introduction to French Studies
• GM1006: Introduction to German
Studies• JS1059: Background to Japan
• JS1106: Ab Initio Japanese
• KO1000: Background to Korea
• KO1001: Ab Initio Korean
• RN1001: Ab Initio Russian
• RN1003: Background to Russian Studies
• SH1000: Introduction to Spanish Studies
• SH1050: Ab Initio Spanish
• SH1052: Background to Hispanic Studies
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• ED2212: Models of Teaching and Learning
• ED2243: Diversity and Inclusion in Education
Optional modules• CL2001: Aspects of Chinese Society
• CL2004: Ab Initio Chinese Language and Society
• CL2201: Intermediate Chinese: Literacy
• ED2216: Preparing for Academic Writing and Research in Education
• ED2218: Experiential Learning in Educational Settings
• FR2001: French Language and Society 1
• FR2003: French Ab Initio Language and Society 2
• FR2202: Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation (French)
• GM2101: German Language and Society 1
• GM2112: German Language and Society 2
• GM2115: Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation
• JS2001: Ab Initio Japanese Language and Society 1
• JS2002: Ab Initio Japanese Language and Society 2
• JS2051: Aspects of Japanese Society
• KO2001: Ab Initio Korean Language and Society 1
• KO2002: Structure, Variation and Change in the Korean Language
• KO2003: Ab initio Korean Language and Society 2
• KO2005: Contemporary Korean Society and Culture
• RN2001: Russian Ab Initio Language and Society 1
• RN2002: Russian Ab Initio Language and Society 2
• RN2003: Introduction to Theory & Techniques of Translation
• SH2001: Spanish Language and Society 1
• SH2002: Spanish Language and Society 2
• SH2050: Spanish Ab Initio Language and Society 1
• SH2054: Spanish Ab Initio Language and Society 2
• SH2202: Introduction to Theory and Techniques of Translation
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• ED3209: Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
• ED3215: The Education of Vulnerable Young People
• ED3991: Dissertation
• ED3993: Double Dissertation
• ML3990: Independent Research Project
• ML3995: Dissertation
Optional modules• CL3004: Theory and Practice of Translation
• CL3201: Chinese Language 3
• CL3202: Understanding Chinese Economy and Society
• CL3205: Chinese Language Studies
• ED3205: The Professional Role and its Context
• ED3208: Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3210: Policy and Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3223: Families, Schools and Society
• FR3001: French Language
• FR3002: French Language in Context
• FR3061: French Language
• GM3001: German Language
• GM3105: German Language
• GM3115: Contemporary German Literature and Society
• JS3050: Japanese Language Studies
• JS3051: Japanese Language 3
• JS3079: Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation
• KO3001: Korean Language
• KO3002: Korean Language Studies
• KO3003: Korean Language for Academic Purpose
• KO3008: Divided Korea
• ML3026: Translation Project in a Modern Language
• ML3205: Techniques and Practice of interpreting
• RN3000: Russian Language
• RN3001: Russian Language and Society
• RN3002: Russian Literary Identities
• SH3001: Spanish Language
• FR3002: French Language in Context
• FR3061: French Language
• GM3001: German Language
• GM3105: German Language
• GM3115: Contemporary German Literature and Society
• JS3050: Japanese Language Studies
• JS3051: Japanese Language 3
• JS3079: Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation
• KO3001: Korean Language
• KO3002: Korean Language Studies
• KO3003: Korean Language for Academic Purpose
• KO3008: Divided Korea
• ML3026: Translation Project in a Modern Language
• ML3205: Techniques and Practice of Interpreting
• RN3000: Russian Language
• RN3001: Russian Language and Society
• RN3002: Russian Literary Identities
• SH3001: Spanish Language
• SH3002: Spanish Language
• SH3006: Key Themes in Contemporary Latin America
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• ED3209: Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
• ED3215: The Education of Vulnerable Young People
• ED3991: Dissertation
• ED3993: Double Dissertation
• ML3990: Independent Research Project
• ML3995: Dissertation
Optional modules• CL3004: Theory and Practice of Translation
• CL3201: Chinese Language 3
• CL3202: Understanding Chinese Economy and Society
• CL3205: Chinese Language Studies
• ED3205: The Professional Role and its Context
• ED3208: Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3210: Policy and Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3223: Families, Schools and Society
• FR3001: French Language
• FR3002: French Language in Context
• FR3061: French Language
• GM3001: German Language
• GM3105: German Language
• GM3115: Contemporary German Literature and Society
• JS3050: Japanese Language Studies
• JS3051: Japanese Language 3
• JS3079: Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation
• KO3001: Korean Language
• KO3002: Korean Language Studies
• KO3003: Korean Language for Academic Purpose
• KO3008: Divided Korea
• ML3026: Translation Project in a Modern Language
• ML3205: Techniques and Practice of Iterpreting
• RN3000: Russian Language
• RN3001: Russian Language and Society
• RN3002: Russian Literary Identities
• SH3001: Spanish Language
• SH3002: Spanish Language
• SH3006: Key Themes in Contemporary Latin America
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Studying our BA (Hons) Education and Modern Language can open the doors to a career in education where a specialism included on the national curriculum is required. As well as a wealth of other employment opportunities including finance, tourism or diplomacy.
You’ll have support from our academic advisers and the University’s Careers service. This is so you can undertake further study towards teacher training or postgraduate study. Education professionals could opt to study our MEd Professional Practice in Education course or a Professional Doctorate in Education.
Some of our recent graduates have gone into professions including:
- Teaching
- Careers advice and guidance roles
- Community support
- Social work
- Learning mentoring and pastoral roles in education.
When you graduate you’ll leave us with the skills and understanding that would make you a valuable asset to a variety of employers. You could work in the UK for an embassy, chamber of commerce, the Foreign Office or even the security services. You could also work in private sector organisations, such as:
- Tourism
- Fashion
- Public relations
- International finance
There will be many career opportunities overseas too. Many of our language graduates have gone abroad to work in teaching, translating and interpreting, and journalism, among others.
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