The School offers the following degree programmes:
Please note, not all modules listed will run every year.
Can I study English and a modern language?
Yes, you can take this combination through the Liberal Arts degree.
Can I study History and a modern language?
Yes, the Modern European Languages & History degree is for you.
What about other combinations?
The Liberal Arts degree allows you to choose up to four subjects, including Philosophy, Politics, and History. You can also take Combined Honours in Social Sciences if you want to combine a language with subjects including Economics, Geography and Politics.
In this video Mia, Spanish and Italian graduate, explains why she chose to study languages at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures and what she loves about it.
BA Modern Languages and Cultures, over four years, including a year abroad. Students can study up to three languages in their first year, before specializing in one or two. All our languages can be studied ab initio (from scratch, subject to our entry requirements). Students choose from the following languages. Learn more about what the course is like in each language:
BA Chinese Studies, over four years, including a year abroad.
Find out how to apply, all course details and structure, entry requirements and more.
Find out more about the BA Chinese Studies modules and associated staff.
BA Japanese Studies, over four years, including a year abroad.
Find out more about the BA Japanese Studies modules and associated staff.
BA Visual Arts and Film, over four years, including a year abroad.
Find out more about the BA Visual Arts and Film modules, associated staff and what students think about the programme.
BA Modern European Languages and History, a joint honours programme taught in collaboration with the Department of History.
Find out more about Durham's Department of History.
BA Liberal Arts in collaboration with a range of Departments across the University.
Find out more about Liberal Arts at Durham University.
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