Linguistics/ French

If you're interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are. linguistics is a popular course taken on its own or in combination with english or a modern language. it is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. it also studies how languages are acquired and used. this programme enables you to develop a sound knowledge of both theoretical and applied perspectives. it places emphasis on english, with examples from other languages where appropriate. the core elements of the course teach you about sentence structure (syntax), meaning (semantics and pragmatics), forensic linguistics, and phonetics and phonology. you will also learn about language use and variation in different social contexts, the media, and intercultural settings. communicating effectively, critical thinking and developing rigorous analytical skills are valuable assets in the job market and are transferable to various professions. in french, emphasis is placed on communicating effectively and developing transferable skills such as translating, interpreting, and interview techniques and the practical language classes embrace speaking, listening, reading and writing. if you take french as a major or equal subject you will have the opportunity to spend your third year abroad in france. if french is your minor subject, the course will be three years with no study abroad.

A language-focused degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs. teaching, translation and interpreting are a popular pathway, but languages graduates are also sought after in many different industries, with recent graduates being offered positions in a variety of different sectors both in the uk and abroad. there is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study ma applied linguistics (with specialisms in english language and tesol) and ma teaching english to speakers of other languages (tesol) and applied linguistics - distance learning, which will equip you with the valuable communication skills needed to work in culturally diverse environments. taught by research-active academics, all of our courses will equip you with the valuable communication skills needed to work in culturally diverse environments.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: