Modern Languages and Business

Taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and Henley Business School, you’ll acquire transferable skills with an international focus. In the latest National Student Survey, 95% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 95% of responders from the Department of Languages and Cultures). Throughout, you'll be encouraged to follow your interests as they develop and tailor your learning to your career goals. In your third year, you will go abroad to enhance your language learning and undertake a placement at the same time.  At the University of Reading, you’ll join a lively, multilingual community and study alongside students from all over the world. Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose wide-ranging expertise includes migration, literature, history, cinema, linguistics, publishing, and translation. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics). Our flexible, supportive teaching style will enable you to become confident and highly skilled in your chosen core language. You will master the fundamentals of the language – both written and spoken – graduating with a high level of proficiency. Direct access to our staff for help and feedback ensures you develop your language skills to the best of your ability. The study of language includes cultural modules that develop your understanding of the cultures of the countries in which the language is spoken, from their literary and cinematic traditions to their history, politics and linguistics. As well as complementing your joint studies, this enables you to develop as a specialist with an international, comparative approach.