Discover the possibilities
At the University of Lancashire, we offer a range of languages that you can study at degree level.
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- Chinese
- Korean
- Japanese
- Spanish
Each course combines hands-on learning with an understanding of the cultures behind the languages. This mix of learning helps build your confidence in real-world communication.
You can choose to study more than one language, or you can combine a language with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Graduates go on to exciting careers in fields such as:
- Teaching
- Translation
- Interpreting
- Community work
- International communication
Take your first step
Get to know us
Visiting us in person is the best way to find out what life at the University of Lancashire is really like. Book an upcoming Open Day or Campus Tour and explore our different campuses, facilities and chat to current students.
Meet Andreea
Andreea studied TESOL with Korean and spent a year abroad with a partner university. Andreea tells us how her course and experiences has led her to a rewarding career teaching English.Alongside learning the theory of what makes a good teacher, we get to practise those skills in real life scenarios, serving as great practice for anyone looking to have a career within the teaching field.
The Spanish department have been incredible throughout my entire degree with support and helping to improve my language skills. I have not only become more confident in my Spanish but also in myself.
What You Can Do with a Language Degree: Charlie’s Story
Thinking about a language degree? See how Charlie’s university experience led to study abroad in Korea and a teaching role in Spain
Study languages at university: How Maya turned her degree into global opportunities
Meet Maya Krause, a German exchange student who turned her passion for languages into a toolkit for success. Find out how her time at the University set her up for an exciting future.
Deaf Studies Graduate, Asif Iqbal MBE, talks about career in Public Services
Asif studied BA Deaf Studies and Education at UCLan, where his career went from strength to strength, gaining royal recognition before he had even graduated.
Korea adventures lead to career opportunities
Zuleika describes how, since completing her Asia Pacific studies degree, she is using her skills and focussing her research to make a difference in the Korean Peninsula.
Join us on campus
Book an Open Day to discover more about your subject area. Explore our campus, facilities and find out what uni life is really like.