Modern Languages Careers
Employability
Graduates of this Modern Languages BA have developed the skills to critically reflect on the past and present contexts of the French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking worlds. The broad knowledge and interdisciplinary profile that you’ll develop challenge narrow, monocultural assumptions and prepare you for the challenges of multicultural and global realities.
Studies show that graduate employers really value flexibility, resilience and resourcefulness. They also appreciate enhanced cultural awareness and international experience, as well as skills such as criticism, interpretation and reasoning, all of which you’ll develop during this modern languages degree.
Employers also see foreign language ability not just as a specialist skill but as a personal quality that develops relationship building, teamwork, and the capacity to move easily in international contexts.
Career destinations
Our Graduates have gone on to work in roles in a range of industries, including:
- International business
- The press and media
- IT and technology
- Marketing and public relations
- Public administration
- International development
- Law
- Finance
- Teaching and lecturing
- Interpreting and translating
Hear from our Alumni
Studying at King’s has allowed me to explore my subjects in so much more depth. Not only does the course provide a wide array of topics, such as history, philosophy and cinema, but there are countless opportunities available outside of the course, such as writing for the French and German magazines, or participating in the German play.
What I love about studying Modern Languages at King’s is that the course is not afraid to tackle contemporary topics such as nationalism, otherness, transness and more across different mediums such as history, literature, film and more. It really makes me feel like what we’re learning is relevant to the real world.
