About the day
Boost your Opportunities by Studying a Language at University
Sign up for our Languages and Cultures taster day to discover what it would be like to study languages as part of your degree.
Whether you already have a GCSE or A-Level in a language or want to learn one from scratch, everyone is welcome to attend. You may wish to study languages on their own or combine a language with another subject, such as English language or literature, economics, business, history or politics
The ability to communicate across cultures, to understand not just foreign words, but unfamiliar ideas, viewpoints, and approaches, is enriching, satisfying, creative, and sought-after by employers. Britain has a language gap which costs the economy up to 3.5% of GDP each year. German, French and Spanish are the most in-demand European languages for employers across a wide range of sectors, from management, recruitment, and sales to education, marketing, and banking.
Graduates who speak another language distinguish themselves, are attractive to employers and can earn an average pay uplift of 11.5%.
Sessions will be delivered by staff from the Department of Languages and Cultures. You will also have the chance to speak with current students and take a look around the beautiful campus.
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Make the most of your Taster Day
- Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements when you .
- Check if you're eligible for a travel bursary.
- Arrive with plenty of time. We'll send you a schedule about a week before the event.
- Consider what you want to gain from the day and prepare any questions for our staff and students.
FAQs
Do I need language experience to attend?
No, our taster day aims to make the study of languages accessible to all, regardless of whether you have any experience in this field yet.
Can I park on site?
You can park on site for the Taster Day, but you will need to collect a parking permit and display it in your vehicle during the event.
For more information, please email our Outreach Team.
Is there somewhere to buy lunch?
We will provide a free lunch. Please make sure you communicate any dietary requirements when you register for the event.