Learn both French and German and explore the history, politics and culture that have shaped French and German-speaking countries around the world. You’ll develop the critical skills needed to prepare you for an international career.
At York, you can choose:
a degree combining two languages (you can study one of these as a beginner, ‘ab initio’).
a degree combining one language and another subject.
We have a distinctive approach to studying languages. From the start, you'll be taught in the language you are learning. Our expert staff, many of whom are first language speakers, will support you to develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. If you choose a language as a beginner (ab initio), you’ll join post-A level students in your second year. You’ll be amazed how much you can achieve.
You’ll join a vibrant modern languages community, with regular language and community events and talks. We’re a highly international department, and have excellent partnerships with other universities and organisations which you can work with during your year abroad.
If you want to extend your language learning even further, you can choose elective modules from a wide range of languages or take extracurricular classes as part of our Languages for All programme.
