Students enrolled on a four-year degree with the Department of Languages and Cultures will spend their third year abroad, either working, studying or teaching.
The year abroad provides you with an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and experiences, to make new friends, and to put into practice all that you have learned so far.
Immerse yourself in another language and culture
A life-changing experience
You will get to know another country, its people, and its history, and you will improve your command of the languages you have studied.
Previous students have chosen Austria, Chile, Cuba, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Switzerland for their year abroad destinations. Some have travelled as far as La Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
A year abroad is also a chance to gain independence, nourish academic interests or test career options. It is an opportunity which boosts your graduate prospects.
We have a range of placement opportunities worldwide where you can develop globally valued skills, gain new expertise, and enjoy enriching and unforgettable experiences.
Boost your career prospects and globalise your CV
In an increasingly international and mobile world, the knowledge and experience of living in another country and the understanding of its cultures and customs are highly desirable.
Our students regularly return from their year abroad with a greater sense of self-reliance, adaptability, and confidence, and feel more prepared for life after graduation than those who remained in the UK.