The BA Modern Languages and Business is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of business. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Business program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and integrated world where linguistic proficiency and business acumen are invaluable assets.
BA Modern Languages and Business provides you with a critical understanding of how a wide range of organisations, from private businesses to public enterprises, operate in their wider economic, social, and environmental contexts. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how people and businesses interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.
You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation and business communication.
Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for navigating international business environments with confidence. You will acquire a solid foundation in business principles, including marketing, finance, and management. Our program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive business landscape and prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. A Modern Languages and Business degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths. Whether you envision yourself as a global business consultant, international relations specialist, or language-informed entrepreneur, our program equips you with the skills to excel in a wide range of professions.
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At Level 1, students must study 120 credits.
Students on Route B must take 120 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 40 credits in Business Studies and 60 credits in Italian as well as the cornerstone module MODL1090.
Overall, students on Route A must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students on Route B are required to take 40 credits in Business and 40 credits in Italian as well as the cornerstone module MODL1090. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Italian.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL1025 | Exploring Italy: Introduction to Italian Culture and Society | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS1001 | Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS1140 | Principles of International Business | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| LUBS1870 | Behaviour in Organisations | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (A2 of the CEFR or equivalent) will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL1170 | Lower Intermediate Italian (A2+ B1) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Italian will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL1160 | Beginners Italian (A1) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ITAL1165 | Pre-Intermediate Italian (A2) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1170) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL1034 | Art and Literature in Medieval and Renaissance Italy: An Introduction | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ITAL1040 | Italy from Fascism to the Present | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Italian (taking ITAL1170) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in Business and a minimum of 40 credits in Italian. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Italian.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS2400 | The International Economic Environment | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2820 | Contemporary Topics in International Business | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2901 | Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS2910 | Management Research and Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Route A
Students who took ITAL1015/ITAL1170 in Year 1 will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL2028 | Advanced Italian (B2 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Route B
Students who took ITAL1030/ITAL1160 and ITAL1032/ITAL1165 in Year 1 will be required to study the following module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL2027 | Upper Intermediate Italian (B1/B2 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
All students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM2202 | Screening Italy: Neorealist cinema to Netflix | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ITAL2025 | Linguistic Variety in Modern Italy | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| ITAL2500 | Modern Italian Identities Across Cultures | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2045 | From Inferno to the world. Reading Dante’s Divine Comedy in a global context | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may choose to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL2003 | Global Queer Politics and Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL2006 | Social Class across Cultures | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2070 | Reception, Transmission and Translation: The Global Circulation of Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL2090 | Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may choose to take 20 credits of discovery modules.
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Students will be required to study the following compulsory module
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Italian and a minimum of 40 credits in Business. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Business OR Italian).
All students must take the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL3410 | Proficiency Italian (C1/C2 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS3345 | Dissertation/Project in Management | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Italian (MODL3050) are required to take 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS3003 | Business Ethics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3012 | Data Analytics for Business | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS3053 | Managing Social Media and Digital Work | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3071 | Contemporary Issues in Strategy | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3250 | Transnational Corporations in the World Economy | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3306 | Critical Perspective in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS3840 | European Business | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS3841 | Sustainable International Business | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following list of optional modules (from Baskets 1-2).
Students who take their FYP in Italian (MODL3050) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules (from Baskets 1-2).
BASKET 1: ITALIAN OPTIONAL MODULES
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITAL3451 | Made in Italy and Italian Creativity | 20 | Not running in 202627 | |
| ITAL3452 | Modern Italian Identities across Cultures | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
BASKET 2: TRANSNATIONAL CULTURE AND SOCIETY OPTIONAL MODULES
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOAH3230 | Transnational Feminism and Creative Practice | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3130 | Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that optional modules run subject to enrolments. An optional module may not run if only a low number of students choose it.
Students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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