Italian and Classical Studies

With ba italian and classical studies, combine the study of modern italian culture and the italian language with that of ancient rome in this stimulating joint honours degree.

By the time you graduate, you will be able to write and speak fluently in italian – an immensely useful skill to have given that there is currently a great shortage of well-qualified linguists in the uk. the experience of studying or working abroad also distinguishes you from non-language graduates, providing evidence of self-reliance, adaptability and enterprise. the course also provides you with numerous transferable skills in research, analysis, presenting and group working, which will prove useful in a wide range of careers. recent modern languages graduates have gone on to careers ranging from translating, teaching and research to financial services, telecommunications, and education. they have worked at eu institutions, in marketing, tourism, the fashion industry, the international art business and regional development. recent employers of our graduates include sony europe, the british council, the civil service, the tate modern, oxford university press, bnp paribas, dow jones, vodafone and pwc, all of whom clearly value the technical and intellectual training of a degree in modern languages. 88% of our graduates are in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course

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. University of Reading has partnerships with the following companies: